George Dilboy, The First Greek-American Who Fell in World War I greekreporter.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from greekreporter.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
For as long as there has been a U.S. Navy there has been the practice of naming its ships after individuals who have made important contributions to the service. Since
The U.S.S. Boise, the ship where Leo Loumbas served during WWII. Credit: Public DomainLeo Loumbas was the first Greek-American killed in World War II (WWII) from the city of Chicago. His death is memorialized, especially by the Greek-American community, in his home city of Chicago, where services have been held in his honor at St.…
George Dilboy: The Decorated US Soldier Who Also Fought For Greece greekcitytimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from greekcitytimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
George Dilboy – WWI Medal of Honor recipient. Credit: Public DomainIt was in 1918 that George Dilboy was killed on a battlefield near Belleau, France after fighting so courageously that he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, America’s highest medal for bravery.The Greek-American’s conspicuous heroism was so outstanding that he was recognized and honored…