Our Veterans
In honor of those who served our country in the armed forces, this San Marino Tribune article continues a series of individual salutes to our courageous veterans.
By Mitch Lehman
A true Southern California boy, Los Angeles native Bruce Campbell was a freshman at UCLA when he was summoned to a most different part of the world. World War II had broken out in Europe, Campbell was ripped from Westwood and wound up in the Appenine Mountains as a member of the United States Army’s storied 10th Mountain Division as they battled in the Italian Theater.
The Germans held Mt. Deli Torracia, and after securing Riva Ridge – the foremost observation point for the Germans – and Mt. Belvedere, Campbell’s unit engaged the Nazis in a four-and-a-half day battle.
“This was one of our most fierce combat events,” said Campbell, who has called San Marino ‘home’ since 1998. “The enemy’s defenses and massive counterattacks caused severe casualties on both sides.”
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