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Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference Robert M. Barr: 1918: 1988: Conductor of the Jordan High School Band in Columbus (1946–1963) Lived in Columbus; chorus director in Fort Benning [11] Jean Carn: Mar 15, 1947 Singer; vocalist credited with a five octave vocal range Born in Columbus Robert Cray: Aug 1, 1953
The crew of a 37 mm gun M3 anti-tank gun, in training at Fort Benning, Georgia, April 1942. During World War II Fort Benning had 197,159 acres (79,787 ha) with billeting space for 3,970 officers and 94,873 enlisted persons. Among many other units, Fort Benning was the home of the 555th Parachute Infantry Company, whose training began in ...
In August 1931, the Army named the airfield in honor of Capt. Walter R. Lawson, a Georgia native who had been killed in the crash of a Martin MB-2 at McCook Field, Ohio on 21 April 1923. Lawson served with the 41st French Escadrille during World War I , had one victory, and received the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism in action.
The new name honors Lt. Gen. Hal Moore and his wife, Julia. Moore’s three-decade military career was highlighted by his heroism as commander at the Battle of Ia Drang during the Vietnam War.
The U.S. Army installation Fort Benning was named after Benning. It is home to the U.S. Army Infantry School and is located near Columbus, Georgia. During World War II, a Liberty ship was named in honor of Benning. The SS Henry L. Benning, United States Merchant Marine 0946, was built in Baltimore, Maryland and went into service on March 9 ...
Country music groups from Georgia (U.S. state) (16 P) Pages in category "Country musicians from Georgia (U.S. state)" The following 118 pages are in this category, out of 118 total.
This training camp, named Camp Benning, grew into present-day Fort Benning, named for General Henry L. Benning, a native of the city. Fort Benning was one of the ten U.S. Army installations named for former Confederate generals that were renamed on 11 May 2023, following a recommendation from the congressionally mandated Naming Commission that ...
He achieved both. After his retirement, he spent 17 years as a teacher in the Columbus, Georgia, school system and frequently spoke to classes at the United States Army Infantry School at Fort Benning. [8] Nett died on October 19, 2008. He was survived by his wife, Frances, of Columbus, Georgia. [4]