World War II vet receives long-overdue medals
Ralph Schat earned several medals for his service in World War II. But due to some lost records, he never received them. That error was finally rectified nearly 70 years later, when South Dakota Sen. John Thune presented Schat with his long-overdue medals. Now 89, Schat was proud to finally…
World War II veteran completes coast-to-coast run
At the age of 88, Ernie Andrus ran in a relay race. Though he only did it out of a love for running, he got some attention for it. Andrus decided to do one better and run across the country, starting from his home in California. Now three years later…
National World War II Museum receives $3 million gift
Entertainer Bob Hope was well-known as a supporter of the military. He traveled the globe entertaining troops during World War II. That legacy will be honored at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans following a $3 million gift from the comedian's foundation. The museum is planning to…
Today we pay tribute to Jess Hay, on what would have been his 90th birthday. One of our founding board members, M… https://t.co/WPnUkVQo1g
(about 37 mins ago)RT @kershaw_alex: "The Intermezzo of Death." Beautiful poem by Sgt. Frank DeMarco, Normandy and Bulge veteran, sent to me today by his son…
(about 15 hours ago)Today we mourn the loss of WWII Veteran Dr. Jack Goldstein. Dr. Goldstein flew 25 missions as a B-17 gunner. In his… https://t.co/bpioI9iNrv
(about 19 hours ago)"Men of Company I, 3d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, US 1st Division riding on M4 Sherman tank at Schopen, Belg… https://t.co/wFVjNiqie1
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