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The grave of Ernest Stricker, in the Belleau Local Cemetery, France.
"Switzerland native who became a naturalized US citizen and then enlisted in the military and fought in Belleau Wood in WWI. Likely as a result of what is now known as PTSD, he committed suicide in the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery to be with his fallen buddies. He was buried with military honors in the village cemetery of Belleau."
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Location: Belleau Local Cemetery, France
Photo credit: © Maurice Savage / Alamy / Afripics
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