Henry Svehla

1932–1952 (age 20)

Military Officer

Biography

Henry Svehla, though young in years, displayed extraordinary bravery and a selfless heart in the face of conflict. His courage in service took him to distant battlefields where he placed the lives of comrades above his own, leaving a legacy of supreme sacrifice.

His resting place at Arlington National Cemetery serves as a permanent remembrance of a life given for others, inspiring future generations to remember the cost of freedom and the valor of those who pay it.

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