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There was a poem written on the back of Earl's original picture. The notation prior to the poem was: "I have packed this picture in my barracks all through maneuvers."
Remember me when this you see
Tho Many a mile apart we be
Remembers me and so will I
Remember you until I dye.
Signed: Earl H. Graham
Photo: Earl H. Graham Pfc.
Killed in action on 17 March 1945 on Luzon Island, Philippine Islands.
Earl H. Graham, the son of Elmer B. and Sarah (Athon) Graham. Earl was born Jan 5, 1916 and died March 17, 1945, while fighting in the Philippines as a member of the 6th Div. 20th Infantry Regiment. Earl did when he chose to use his body as a shield to save his buddies. The story regarding regarding the grenade came from Earl's brother Eugene Graham, stating he had been told that event by a soldier from Macon County who had been in the fighting with Earl when he was killed. The "Shimbu Line" proved to be the harshest campaign yet for the battle weary soldieres of the 6th Division. For the 6th Division 107 were killed and 569 wounded. This campaign represented 112 day of uninterrupted combat before success was achieved.