American veterans who serve and have served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America are honored for defending and preserving the nation’s freedom in times of war and peace, often against a resolute and brutal enemy. Their loyalty, service, duty, courage, and personal sacrifices are remembered by a grateful community. Those who died from battle wounds include Civil War soldiers Cpl. David Getz and Pvt. David H. Kempfer, World War I soldier Pvt. Erman E. Lepley, World War II servicemen SSgt Gerald L. Erb, PFC. Russell Gill, and S1/C John W. Hommel, and Vietnam War servicemen PFC. Wayne A. Balmer and PFC. Richard L. Fry.