Headstone of Captain Aquilla A. Calhoun, Jr. at the Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial

Headstone of Captain Aquilla A. Calhoun, Jr. at the Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial

Headstone of Capt. Aquila Calhoun

World War II, 1939-1945

Army

Veterans--Florida

The headstone of Captain Aquilla A. Calhoun, Jr., a native of Panama City, Florida. 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.

Anderson, Dwight

Original color digital image by Dwight Anderson: Private Collection of Dwight Anderson. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=pv&GRid=56371478&PIpi=75527416.

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Epinal American Cemetery Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.

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Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial, Dinozé, France

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Originally created by Dwight Anderson.

Copyright to this resource is held by Dwight Andersonand is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.

Epinal Cemetery Project

Berrios, Melissa

Cepero, Laura

Private Collection of Dwight Anderson

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"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.

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