Those That served
Serving in any branch of the United States Armed Forces is an act deeply rooted in patriotism. It signifies a profound commitment to the nation, a willingness to place the needs of the country above oneself. These individuals, from the Air Force soaring through the skies to the Marines securing shores, demonstrate a dedication that goes beyond mere words. They voluntarily take an oath to defend the Constitution, a powerful symbol of their love for the ideals of freedom and democracy.
This sacrifice – potentially facing danger, enduring hardship, and spending time away from loved ones – speaks volumes about the depth of their patriotic spirit. It’s not just about wearing a uniform; it’s about embodying the values of courage, duty, and selfless service, proving a tangible and powerful expression of devotion to the United States. Whether they are engaged in combat operations or providing vital support services, their actions are a testament to their commitment to the nation’s security and well-being, a true reflection of a patriot.
We also thank those that served in other ways
Saving Private WHO?
4 Gavigan's go off to War, +1 brother joins them at the end of the war
GUNSHOT WOUND TO THE RIGHT LEG AT HATCHERS RUN VA -Civil War
Gene served in the US Army – Korea, 25th Division, receiving several medals including the Purple Heart for being wounded at Heartbreak Ridge on October 7, 1952
Maurice Gavigan
PVT Maurice John Conway - Army Air Corp - Died at Japanese Army POW Camp 4 - O'Donnel Tarlac Luzon Philippines
Sergeant Robert George McGilligan WWII
John-Scott - GUNSHOT WOUND TO THE RIGHT LEG AT HATCHERS RUN VA -Civil War
John Francis Gavigan WW1
Oscar Emil Janeck Spanish American War
129th Infantry Regiment - Harold Gavigan
Leslie James Starry - WWI
Frank and Mary M Derleth with George Derleth - WWI
Robert James Collentine -Died in WWII
1944 - Raymond W Severson (Bob Cummings) - Sixth Ferrying Group U.S. Army Air Force
Ralph James Harkins WWI - (standing left to right) Major David Reeves, Major J.F. Franklin, Lieutenant G.C. Farrel. (sitting left to right) Private E. Ellis, Corporal Ralph James Harkins.
Harry Gavigan (WWII)
William F Amenda US Army
Ralph Gavigan -32nd Div - WWII
John (Jack) Gavigan (Korea)
John Henry Gavigan WW1 b-1899
Tom Garfolo WWII
US Navy - Homer Gavigan
Harold F Gavigan 33rd Div. - WWII
Robert James Collentine -Died in WWII
David F Bell - Civil War
Doral M Dutch Ethridge - U.S. Army
Harold Keegan - Died on Bataan as a POW, PVT Maurice John Conway - Died at Japanese POW ODonnel Tarlac Luzon Philippines, David Eugene Mason -Korea
Shore Party Battalion US Marines - Leroy Gavigan
David Eugene Mason - US Army – Korea, 25th Division, Purple Heart for being wounded at Heartbreak Ridge on October 7, 1952
Robert McCue WWI
Stephen Lloyd Schwartz US Arny
Roy Gavigan (US Marines)
Homer V Gavigan-US NAVY WWII
Robert Dale Gavigan - US Army
Rick Evert US Navy
Melvin John Rudebeck US Army WWII
25th Infantry Division Patch - David Eugene Mason - US Army – Purple Heart Korea
US Army 42nd Military Police - Thomas Gavigan
Miles R Gavigan PHARMACIST'S MATE 1ST CLASS PETTY OFFICER - US Navy WWII
6th Armored Division Ft Leonard Wood Mo -Robert D Gavigan
Miles R Gavigan - Pharmacist-Mate Corpsmen Petty Officer 1st Class
Austin (Mac) McDermott (WWII) & Rosie McGilligan
Patrick McCue - Civil War
Robert Hugh Lloyd -Civil War
Leroy Keegan- WWII
John Gardner & Tom Downy (Korea) Presqe Isle WI 1994
John Yager Civil War
Harold Keegan - WWII - Died a POW on Bataan
Forrest R Swift - PFC - Wis 3501 Bas Unit AAF WWII
Bob Gavigan (US Army)
Homer Gavigan - WWII
192nd Tank Battalion - Harold Keegan
John Stauffacher - US Army Air Corps WWII
32d Inf Division - Ralph Gavigan
John Keegan - Normandy WWII
William Lewis Matts WWII
Robert McCue - 169th Transportation Company WWI
Harold G Jaegers WWI
US Army Air Force Air Transport Command - Jerome Leo Gavigan WWII
William & Marion Elizabeth McGilligan (Women's Army Corp) - WWII
Maurice John Conway 19th Bomber Group, Heavy - Died as POW
John Lunda WWI
John Stauffacher - US Army Air Corps WWII
Camp Grant near Rockford Robert McCue WW1
128th Infantry Regiment - Ralph M Gavigan
Bob Gavigan - US Army
33rd Division - COMPANY B First Battalion 129th Infantry - Harold F Gavigan WWII
Edward Malcolm Monaghan - US Navy WWI
123rd Naval Construction Battalion-Les Starry WWII
Ralph James Harkins WWI - (standing left to right) Major David Reeves, Major J.F. Franklin, Lieutenant G.C. Farrel. (sitting left to right) Private E. Ellis, Corporal Ralph James Harkins.
PFC William McCue WWI
Charles F Doyle US Army WWII
Thomas Leo Gavigan (US Army)
CPO Parker Lee Durkin Korea and Vietnam
Bob Gavigan - (US Army)
Bob Gavigan US Army
6th Air Force Ferrying Group Patch Robert Cummings
Edward John Stevens US Marines WW2
William E Trotter - US Marines
Harold Lane US Air Force (VietNam)
Robert Gavigan (US Army)
Robert McCue - 169th Transportation Company WWI
33rd Division - COMPANY B First Battalion 129th Infantry - Harold F Gavigan WWII
Austin Arthur - 44th Regiment Wisconsin Infantry Civil War
Harry F Gavigan - WW2
John Levy Ethridge - Co. H, 3d Wis. Infantry - Entire Civil War