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| Last Name: | Silberman |
| First Name: | William |
| Middle Initial: | |
| Home State: | NY |
| County or Town: | Hurleyville |
| Year or Date born: | |
| Year or Date died: | 12/4/1945 |
| Branch of service: | Army |
| Location(s) served: | Italy |
| Where buried?: | Memorialized, Tablets of the Missing, Florence American Cemetery |
| What did you learn with this action?: | That every soldier that dies is a tragedy. A victory at the cost of a single life is too high a price. Every one of these men had hopes and dreams, families and friends; their deaths weren't just numbers on military reports. For more information on William Silberman, visit hurleyvilleny.com/silberman.html |
| What inspired you about this individual to do something in your life to make a difference?: | He was fully aware that he was going to die soon. He wrote a letter to be sent to his family in the event of his death. Nonetheless, he went on bravely and willingly, proud to serve his country. I hope that in my life I can have the same strength of courage that he displayed. |
| Submitter Name: | hjackson |
| Make your Name public: | No, that's my username |