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NE LR252

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tom Brandt

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Erwin H. Schopp of Plymouth, Nebraska served in Headquarters Battery, 59th Coastal Artillery Regiment during the Japanese invasion of the Philippine Islands in December 1941

  • Schopp was captured and held as a prisoner of war at Cabanatuan POW camp, where he died on January 1, 1943 and was buried in Common Grave 822

  • The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency accounted for Schopp's remains on January 24, 2025

  • The Nebraska Legislature formally thanks Schopp for his military service and directs a copy of the resolution be sent to his family

Legislative Description

Recognize and thank Erwin H. Schopp for his service to the United States

Last Action

President/Speaker signed

5/27/2025

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