Private David P. Ruby survived by his mother Elsie, father Freman, and his five siblings. Ruby left his life as a coal miner with his father, brother, and brother-in-law to his country.  He left his life and family behind in Susquehanna Pennsylvania only to end up making the ultimate sacrifice for his country. On June 20th, 1945 in the Carentan Peninsula of France, Private Ruby was declare dead, the only specifics given were that he was killed in action (KIA). 

Ruby received the Purple Heart for losing his life while serving. The Purple Heart is given to soldiers or the families who have either been wounded or killed in action to recognized the sacrifice that was given. The medal was first given in 1782 but at the time was the Badge of Military Merit which was later followed by the Purple Heart.

The Normandy American Cemetery in  Colleville-sur-Mer, France is where 9,386 soldiers were put to rest. The cemetery covers 172.5 acres of land with neat rows of headstones. On the east side of the memorial 1,557 names are etched into the Walls of the Missing. Despite being a cemetery it is a structural work of art, the statue of the "Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves" is in the center, there is an orientation table overlooking he beach to represent the landing on Normandy, there is also a reflection pool facing west looking at the circular church. The majority of the people in the center buried here were killed on D-Day. 

This is a picture of Private Ruby's headstone and can be found at Plot D, Row 19, Section 10.

This is a areal photo of the Normandy American Cemetery in France. Here you are able to see a few of the larger structures on the property.

This is a picture of the Purple Heart metal given out to soldiers who are either wounded or have been killed in action.