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| Last Name: | Ricken |
| First Name: | Alfred |
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| Home State: | New Jersey |
| County or Town: | Union County |
| Year or Date born: | 1915 |
| Year or Date died: | 02/25/1945 |
| Branch of service: | Army |
| Location(s) served: | Italian Campaign - KIA |
| Where buried?: | Florence American Cemetery |
| What did you learn with this action?: | I learned that though this man died a long time ago, the things he fought for are still very important to me and my country. I am grateful for his service and his sacrifice. |
| What inspired you about this individual to do something in your life to make a difference?: | I was particularly struck by how young Ricken was. He was only 30 - just 10 years older than me. It seems odd to me that he died so young, and that men just like him are dying even as I write this in Iraq and Afghanistan.I am inspired to reach out and help organizations that support and give back to troops and veterans, and to use my field of study - neuroscience - to help the young men that return. |
| Submitter Name: | ehaynes |
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