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GeislerSGT. Donald B. Geisler Way (Staten Island) Present name:None Location:At the intersection of Lisbon Place and Lincoln Avenue Honoree: Donald B. Geisler (1930-1951), a highly decorated Corporal in the United States Army during the Korean War, was captured in November 1950 after his unit was overrun at the Pusan Reservoir in North Korea. He died in captivity at the Pyok Dang prisoner of war camp and was posthumously awarded the rank of Sergeant. Sgt. Geisler was assigned to 1st Calvary Division, 8th Calvary Regiment, 3rd Battalion M Company. (Mateo) LL:L.L. 2016/23 |
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