October 17, 1777: A British army surrendered to the Northern Army forces of the United States of America. British Lt. General Burgoyne surrendered to Major General Gates, in Saratoga, NY.
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October 15, 1918: Lieutenant Colonel William Donovan received the Medal of Honor while serving as Commanding Officer, 165th Infantry, 42d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, at Landres-et-St. Georges, France.
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20 years ago today, Spc. Boswell, Spc. Ceo, and Sgt. Conner, members of the Maryland Army National Guard gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom in Taji, Iraq.
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