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John Ryan Dennison, age 24, from Ijamsville, Maryland, Frederick county.
Service era: Iraq
Military history: Company B, 5Th Battalion, 73D Armor, Fort Bragg, Nc
Date of death: Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Death details: Hostile; Balad, Iraq
Source: Department of Defense, Military Times
Robert Henry Lerner, age 24, from Ijamsville, Maryland, Frederick county.
Parents: Joseph Lerner
Service era: Vietnam
Military history: 35th Infantry Regiment
Date of death: Wednesday, August 31, 1966
Death details: Bronze Star citation: For heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force. Private First Class Lerner distinguished himself by heroic actions on 31 August 1966 while serving as a rifleman in the third platoon, B, 1/35th Infantry. While acting as point man for his platoon, Private First Class Lerner discovered an enemy solider in a well-concealed bunker. He immediately opened fire on the enemy causing them to prematurely trigger their ambush and dispelling their element of surprise. By discovering the carefully planned ambush, Private First Class Lerner prevented the remainder of the platoon from entering the killing zone. Private First Class Lerner lost his life during the firefight that ensued. This outstanding display of aggressiveness, devotion to duty, and personal bravery is in keeping with the highest military standards, and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Cemetery: Montefiore Cemetery in Philadelphia
Source: National Archives. Frederocl Mews {pst, 35th Infantry Regiment Association