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Senators Casey and Specter Introduce an Amendment for a Bakers Creek Memorial in Arlington Cemetery

U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Arlen Specter (R-PA) introduced an amendment to the Department of Defense (DOD) Authorization Act that expresses a commitment by the Senate to the importance of relocating a small memorial to Arlington National Cemetery to honor 40 members of the United States Armed Forces who lost their lives in airplane crash in Bakers Creek, Australia during World War II.

“The amendment before the Senate today would seek to provide a lasting tribute to the bravery and dedication of these young American men. In particular, I wish to pay tribute to six Pennsylvanians who lost their lives,” said Casey. “Now is the time to mark their sacrifices with the proper level of respect and reverence.”

“I am pleased to join in this effort to recognize the forty American soldiers who tragically perished at Bakers Creek.” Specter said. “A memorial at Arlington National Cemetery will honor the memory of the fallen heroes, help to bring closure to their families, and let generations to come know of their contributions to our nation.”

The amendment proposed by Senators Casey and Specter seeks to relocate a memorial in Arlington National Cemetery in honor of 40 servicemen who died in airplane crash on June 14, 1943. The memorial is currently located on the grounds of the Australian Embassy in Washington, DC, which is considered foreign soil.

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