September 19

He was a member of the Brienne family and held claims to the Duchy of Athens. Walter VI served as a military commander under the English during the Hundred Years' War. He participated in the Siege of Calais and other campaigns led by Edward III. He asserted his rights to Athenian territories but never secured full control. Walter died at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356, fighting bravely against French forces. His life reflects the complex interplay of crusader heritage and medieval warfare.

William Waller, born in 1597, was a prominent English soldier and politician who played a key role in the First English Civil War. As a Parliamentarian general, he secured notable victories at battles such as Cheriton in 1644, earning the nickname "William the Conqueror." Waller’s leadership and tactical acumen contributed to the early successes of the parliamentary forces in southern England. He also served as a Member of Parliament, bridging military and political spheres. After clashes with rival commanders, including Oliver Cromwell, he retired from active service. Waller died in 1668, remembered for his strategic impact on the course of the civil conflict.

Hans Christian Heg, born in 1829 in Norway, emigrated to the United States as a child and settled in Wisconsin. A fierce opponent of slavery, he became active in the Republican Party and was elected state prison commissioner. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Heg recruited and commanded the 15th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, composed largely of Scandinavian immigrants. Under his leadership, the unit saw action in Missouri and Kentucky before Heg fell mortally wounded at the Battle of Chickamauga in 1863. His dedication to the Union cause and immigrant soldiers made him a celebrated figure in Wisconsin history. Heg’s bravery and advocacy for abolition endure in monuments and memorials.

Guy Gibson (1918–1944) was an Indian-born RAF Wing Commander who became one of the most celebrated aviators of WWII. He led the daring Dambusters raid, Operation Chastise, against German dams in 1943. For his leadership and bravery, he was awarded the Victoria Cross. Gibson flew over 170 combat missions during his career. His innovative tactics and fearless command style left a lasting legacy in aerial warfare. He was killed in action in 1944 when his plane crashed over the North Sea.