Original Item. Only One Available. This is a signed print of “The Stonewall Brigade” by Larry Selman, signed at the bottom by six members of the 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division who landed on D-Day. The frame is well-put together and the print is very clear, but the frame has plexiglass instead of glass, and it is sinking a bit so the plexiglass sticks out at the top. This is a limited run print, number 168 out of 350. The print comes with its original Certificate of Authenticity which is correctly numbered to the print.

The 29th Division’s 116th Regiment, officially nicknamed the “Stonewall Brigade”, landed on Omaha Beach on June 6,1944. They were tasked with spearheading the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied France. Coming ashore grossly overloaded and seasick, they struggled through the rough surf, mined beach obstacles, murderous machine gun fire, and unyielding artillery to reach their intended objectives. With a heritage that is traced back to the American Civil War, the “Stonewallers” upheld their proud legacy of courage and valor.

Staff Sergeant Bob Slaughter, whose signature appears on this print, landed with Company D of the 116th Infantry Regiment on D-Day. He would survive that day, and the remainder of the war, earning two Purple Hearts and two Bronze Stars. But he thought himself no hero, and never forgot his brothers-in-arms who did not come home.

The print is signed by 

ROBERT SLAUGHTER: A native of Roanoke, VA, enlisted in the Virginia National Guard at age 15. Robert Slaughter landed on D Day as a member of D Company, 116th Infantry. He was an original member of the 29th Ranger Battalion in 1942. The 29th Rangers were disbanded in September 1943. He returned to the 29th Infantry Division and landed on D Day in the 4th wave. He served with the 116th for the entire war earning 2 Purple Hearts. After the war, he was a driving force in building the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, VA.

ROY STEVENS: A native of Bedford, VA, Roy Stevens joined the Virginia National Guard in 1939 along with his twin brother Ray. He was a member of A Company, 116th Infantry. He was to lose his twin brother, Ray during the first waves. He served with the 29th Infantry Division until June 30, 1944, when he was severely wounded and sent home.

ORVILLE SMITH: A Frederick, MD native, enlisted in the Army in 1941. Sgt. Smith served as a Combat Aid man assigned to the 116th Infantry Regiment on D Day. He served with them till the end of the war. During a night in which his unit was under German artillery fire, he was to share a foxhole with none other than Supreme Allied Commander, General Dwight D Eisenhower. Years later after the war, Mr. Smith was on his way to his favorite fishing hole when he was approached by government men in black suits. As they neared him, he realized that they were protecting then President Eisenhower. The President told them it was OK as that was SGT. Smith from the war and he was OK to be there.

ROBERT SALE: A native of Lynchburg, VA, SSGT Sales enlisted in the Virginia National Guard when he was only 15 years old. He served with B Company, 116th Infantry and was also an original member of the 29th Ranger Battalion. SSGT Sales was to land on D Day with B Company. He was the only man on his boat team of 30 men to survive. He was a PFC when he landed and was promoted to SSGT in 10 days. He would serve until he was wounded in November of 1944 and spent 18 months in military hospitals. He was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star and 3 Purple Hearts.

CLEARANCE KELLER: A lifelong native of Greencastle, PA, Clearance Keller was drafted into the Army in 1942. After basic training, he was shipped over to England and assigned to B Company, 116th Infantry in 1943. He trained for the Normandy landings for 18 months. SSGT Keller was to serve with the 29th ID until he was severely wounded in France in 1944. He was discharged from the Army in 1946.

EUGENE COGAN: He was born on Dec 7, 1922 in Kendallville to Edward and Martha (Culver) Cogan.  On Sept 5, 1942,  he married Constance (Joan) Wolf.  He was a World War II veteran serving in the US Army.  He was among the soldiers that landed on the beaches of Normandy.  Gene was an educator and principal for many years, and also served as a State Representative for the Indiana General Assembly in 1965 and 1966. 

The print is in great shape and retains a hanging wire. Ready for display.