Last Member of Bedford Boys Dies At Age 97

From the Feb. 10, 2016, Channel 13 ABC News, Lynchburg, Virginia  "The last member of World War II Bedford Boys has died" by Ashley Ann.

This is quite a coincidence as I just wrote about the Bedford Boys in yesterday's post and mentioned Allen Huddleston's name.  He died the same day.

Allen Huddleston died February 10, 2016, at age 97.  he was a member of the U.S. Army National Guard 116th Infantry, 29th Infantry Division., Company A.

Mr. Huddleston suffered a broken ankle two weeks before D-Day, but rejoined his unit afterwards and said he didn't recognize many on his return as so many had been killed.  Company A had had a 90% casualty rate on the beaches of Normandy.

Bach in action, he was wounded at the Battle of Auchea in Germany and sent back to England to recuperate.

Sad to Reach a Last Like This.  --GreGen