Captain Aquilla A. Calhoun, Jr. and Lillian Luke Calhoun
Dublin Core
Title
Captain Aquilla A. Calhoun, Jr. and Lillian Luke Calhoun
Alternative Title
Capt. Aquilla and Lillian Calhoun
Subject
World War II, 1939-1945
Army
Veterans--Florida
Description
Captain Aquilla A. Calhoun, Jr., a native of Panama City, Florida, with his wife Lillian J. Luke Calhoun (b. 1922). Capt. Calhoun attended the University of Florida (UF) and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts. It was upon his graduation that Capt. Calhoun enlisted as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserves. Upon his enlistment, he entered the 92nd Field Artillery's 2nd Armored Division in Fort Benning, Georgia. His unit gained the nickname the Brave Cannons, which has stuck throughout the 92nd Field Artillery's career. With the intensification of World War II, the Allied began to execute the Omaha Beach Normandy Invasion in June of 1944. After the invasion, Capt. Calhoun made his way to Northern France, where he played a vital role in the liberation of Bresles, a commune in the Picardie region of France. Capt. Calhoun died during his service in France and is currently buried at the Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France. Calhoun is one of 85 Florida residents interned at Epinal. His death led to the creation of a tribute site and memorial in his honor in Bristles.
Source
Original black and white photographic print.
Date Created
ca. 1942-1943
Is Format Of
Digital reproduction of original black and white photographic print.
Is Part Of
Epinal American Cemetery Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
Format
image/jpg
Extent
108 KB
Medium
1 black and white photographic print
Type
Still Image
Coverage
Panama City, Florida
Accrual Method
Donation
Mediator
History Teacher
Civics/Government Teacher
Rights Holder
Copyright to this resource is held by Jean Huddleston McGee and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.
Contributing Project
Epinal Cemetery Project
Curator
Berrios, Melissa
Cepero, Laura
Digital Collection
Source Repository
Jean Huddleston McGee
External Reference
David, Powell. "Unit History: The 1/92nd Field Artillery Association - Vietnam." Brave Cannons. Accessed March 21, 2016. http://www.bravecannons.org/History/red_devil.html.
"To Receive Degree from U. of Florida." The Panama City News-Herald, January 18, 1942. https://www.newspapers.com/image/39103540/?terms=Calhoun.
"Miss Lillian Luke Becomes Bride of Lt. A. A. Calhoun In Lovely Eufaula Ceremony." The Panama City News-Herald, January 18, 1942. https://www.newspapers.com/image/39092405/?terms=Calhoun.
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
1 black and white photographic print
Citation
Melissa Berrios, “Captain Aquilla A. Calhoun, Jr. and Lillian Luke Calhoun,” RICHES, accessed April 27, 2024, https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/6896.