WHY MY BRICK?

Individual Soldier stories, and the stories of Army supporters, are part of the Army’s story and each inscription uniquely supports the theme and the importance of the National Museum of the United States Army. We hope to continue to share “Why my brick?” stories in our publications and on social media. Here are a select few of our favorite stories.

MSG William V. Mallernee

MSG William V. Mallernee Master Sergeant William Vincent Mallernee, of Lovington, Illinois, adopted me when I was two years old. He served in Europe during the Second World War and

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Tec 4 William M. Burns

Tec 4 William M. Burns Honored by Gwendolyn Burns Bottger, Linda Burns Dye, Rebecca Burns Chodzin We are placing this commemorative brick along the Path of Remembrance in honor of

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COL Irma Hagans

COL Irma Hagans Cooper I’m COL (RET) Irma H. Cooper, a female veteran, Army Nurse and Commander. I purchased a brick so my sons and family will know my military

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CSM Herbert H. Goral

CSM Herbert H. Goral Honored by: Ms. Cindy Goral I bought a brick to honor my father, CSM Herbert Henry Goral, a well respected and highly decorated career Army soldier.

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