Memorial for Captain Aquilla A. Calhoun, Jr.
Dublin Core
Title
Memorial for Captain Aquilla A. Calhoun, Jr.
Alternative Title
Memorial for Capt. Aquilla Calhoun
Subject
World War II, 1939-1945
Army
Veterans--Florida
Description
The memorial for Captain Aquilla A. Calhoun, Jr. in Bresles, France. Capt. Calhoun, a native of Panama City, Florida, 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 color digital image. https://www.facebook.com/123660597834330/photos/pb.123660597834330.-2207520000.1459267881./459772977556422/?type=3&theater.
Date Created
ca. 2015-12-15
Is Part Of
Epinal American Cemetery Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
Format
image/jpg
Extent
135 KB
Medium
1 color digital image
Language
eng
Type
Still Image
Coverage
Bresles, France
Accrual Method
Donation
Mediator
History Teacher
Civics/Government Teacher
Rights Holder
Copyright to this resource 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
Unknown
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.
Transcript
A LA MEMOIRE DE L'EQUIPAGE
DU CHAIR AMERICAIN
DE LA 2nd ARMORED DIVISION
COMMANDE PAR LE CAPTAIN AQUILLA CALHOUN
TOMBE AU CHAMP D' HONNEUR
LE JI AOUT[?] 1944
LA COMMUNE DE BRESLES
RECONNAISSANTE
G.N.R
39-45
DU CHAIR AMERICAIN
DE LA 2nd ARMORED DIVISION
COMMANDE PAR LE CAPTAIN AQUILLA CALHOUN
TOMBE AU CHAMP D' HONNEUR
LE JI AOUT[?] 1944
LA COMMUNE DE BRESLES
RECONNAISSANTE
G.N.R
39-45
IN MEMORY OF THE AMERICAN TANK CREW
OF THE 2nd ARMORED DIVISION
ORDERED BY THE CAPTAIN AQUILLA CALHOUN
FALLEN IN BATTLE
ON AUGUST 31 1944
THE TOWN OF BRESLES
IS GRATEFUL
G.N.R
39-45
OF THE 2nd ARMORED DIVISION
ORDERED BY THE CAPTAIN AQUILLA CALHOUN
FALLEN IN BATTLE
ON AUGUST 31 1944
THE TOWN OF BRESLES
IS GRATEFUL
G.N.R
39-45
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
1 color digital image
Citation
Melissa Berrios, “Memorial for Captain Aquilla A. Calhoun, Jr.,” RICHES, accessed November 17, 2024, https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/6998.