2021 marks the centennial of the creation of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.
This presentation will follow the story of one of these citizen soldiers, Sgt. Charles Edward McGuckin, from his early life in Philadelphia to his induction into the Army and to his death in action while serving with the 4th Armored Division of Patton’s 3rd Army during the Lorraine campaign in November of 1944.
The Museum remembers a beloved volunteer and WWII veteran.
This virtual program is free and will be available to watch through Zoom and Facebook. The program recording will be available to re-watch at the conclusion of the program on Facebook and eventually on YouTube.
This course will focus on the American experience in the War in Europe through the lens of four American Battle Monuments Commission sites.
2021 marks the centennial of the creation of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.