“This is how great the United States is, and we should never forget.”

Sam E. Dominguez

Sam Dominguez [detail from video] War: World War II, 1939-1946 Branch: Army Unit: B Company, 2nd Armored Division Service Location: North Africa; Europe Highest Rank: Sergeant Place of Birth: Fort Davis, TX

An 18-year-old Fort Davis, Texan, Sam Dominguez volunteered for the Army believing he’d serve for year and then return home. Six months later, Pearl Harbor was bombed. This sergeant in the 2nd Armored Division stationed in North Africa and Europe proudly recalls the camaraderie and unity of purpose within his unit.