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Devil’s Brigade

United States commandos
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  • Edwin Walker, 1961
    Edwin Walker

    …War II led the "Devil’s Brigade" commandos, who fought at the Anzio beachhead in Italy and in the invasion of southern France. Walker was decorated with the Silver Star, the Bronze Star with cluster, and the Legion of Merit for his outstanding combat record. During the Korean War he…

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    …War II led the "Devil’s Brigade" commandos, who fought at the Anzio beachhead in Italy and in the invasion of southern France. Walker was decorated with the Silver Star, the Bronze Star with cluster, and the Legion of Merit for his outstanding combat record. During the Korean War he…

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