U.S. destroyer sunk during WWII found at bottom of ocean
The USS Esdall, a 314-foot destroyer sunk by Japanese forces in 1942, was known as "the dancing mouse" for its ability to ...
Remains of World War II veteran finally buried in Bay Area after 80 years as an 'unknown soldier'
"I got to meet my dad for the first time." A World War II veteran was finally put to rest in the East Bay after his remains ...
Vietnam War’s ‘Dustoff’ crews to receive highest civilian honor
On September 24, 2024, President Joe Biden signed legislation awarding Dustoff crew members the highest civilian honor, the Congressional Gold Medal, for their “extraordinary heroism and lifesaving ...
Mysterious WWII letters found in Hannibal’s Salvation Army donation pile; employees search for answers
The Salvation Army handed the letters over to Megan Duncan, who has been putting her investigative reporting skills to use as ...
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When the ‘Sun Tobacco Fund’ Rushed to the Trenches of World War I a Taste of Home
The pack or two a soldier might carry in his pocket would be burned up during “the many lazy days devoted to sailing across ...
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World War II memorial tank in Monessen rededicated after restoration project
U.S. Marine Sergeant Angelo Loulis, now 97, who served in World War II, helped preside over Monday's ceremony and officially ...
Kansas City World War II veteran's remains returned home after 80 years
For nearly 80 years, the remains of Kansas City native Elvis Spotts, a Merchant Marine wiper during World War II, lay buried ...
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Celebrating service to country: Trio honored with Quilts of Valor
Volunteers with Walla Walla Quilts of Valor honored three area residents during the Saturday, Oct. 5, Veterans Stand Down on ...
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"The Gun Plant:" How General Motors Armed American Troops In WWII
America's "Arsenal of Democracy" relied on commercial manufacturers re-tooling to make the firearms necessary for American troops to fight across the world. One of the biggest plants was the Saginaw ...