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Fort Stewart renames gates for valorous Soldiers during Marne Week 2021

3rd Infantry Division

Nov. 18, 2021 | 1:01

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division honor the service and bravery of three distinct Dogface Soldiers by renaming three gates to Fort Stewart after them. During the dedication ceremony, gates 1, 3 and 5 were named after the Distinguished Service Cross recipient Capt. Jesse Wooldridge, Medal of Honor Recipient Capt. Maurice Lee “Footsie” Britt and Medal of Honor Recipient Cpl. Hiroshi H. “Hershey” Miyamura, respectively. The ceremony took place in Cashe Garden on Fort Stewart, Georgia, Nov 18th, 2021. Britt's family attended and participated in the event. Speakers: Maj. Gen. Charles Costanza, commanding general of the 3rd Infantry Division; Christopher Britt, family member of Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Maurice Lee “Footsie” Britt. (U.S. Army Video by SGT. Tarako Braswell)