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Hidden in plain sight: German prisoners buried at Fort Sheridan

By Artur S.Posted on January 17, 2024January 17, 2024
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Buried at Fort Sheridan National Cemetery, in Lake Forest, Illinois, are over 2,300 veterans. Their presence represents more than 150 years of American military history, […]

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