D-Day Pittsburgh 75 Exhibit

D-Day Pittsburgh 75 Exhibit

In recognition of the 75^th anniversary of D-Day, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum will present a special exhibit highlighting artifacts from the museum’s collection that have a relevant connection to this historic event. The exhibit will debut on Memorial Day (May 27^th) and remain available through the month of June.

Sample items to be included in the exhibit:

• Medal of Honor posthumously presented to Technician Fifth Grade John J. Pinder, Jr., 16^th INF 1^ST Even after being severely wounded multiple times on Omaha Beach, Pinder delivered an important radio that helped establish communications vital to the success of the invasion. Only 4 Medals of Honor were presented for action on D-Day June 6, 1944, T/5 Pinder being one.
• Wind torn 48-stare United States Flag flown from LCI 540 (Landing Craft Infantry) when it landed on Omaha Beach.
• Frank Miller Photo, KIA June 6, 1944. The haunting image of a fresh face youthful soldier killed on Omaha Beach.
• Items recovered on D-Day by US Soldiers including: British helmet, Mp40 German sub-machine gun and German helmet British helmet recovered on D-Day
• Rare materials related to the famous 82^nd Airborne Division including a jump uniform, photographs and a dress uniform with jump wing insignia worn home at the end of the war.
• Secret orders issued to the invading force