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Fallen WWII combat medic, Navy Cross recipient from Roland gets long overdue honors
Jimmy Twedt of Roland was just 17 when he signed up to fight in WWII. He is one of the fallen who will be remembered on ...
‘An American Soldier:’ The improbable homecoming of WWII Army Pvt. James Loyd to Chicago area
Pvt. James C. Loyd disappeared during a nighttime firefight days after the Allied Forces landed near Anzio, Italy, in 1944.
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How Wildcat Ace Butch O’Hare Saved His Navy Carrier From Certain Destruction
Though Butch O’Hare did live to receive his Medal of Honor, he didn’t live to see the end of the war. If you’ve ever lived in ...
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WWII soldier awarded Congressional Gold Medal 82 years after death
After surviving the Bataan Death March, Army Maj. James O'Donovan died in a prisoner of war camp. His remains went ...
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Medal of Honor-winning Jewish soldier from Michigan remembered for heroism in World War II
A Jewish World War II soldier from Michigan is being remembered for his extraordinary heroism that earned him the ...
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Fremont World War II veteran receives medal during ceremony at State Capitol Rotunda
Surrounded by friends, family, state senators and fellow veterans, a group of World War II veterans were recognized for their service at a ceremony in the Nebraska State Capitol Rotunda on ...
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
ROANOKE — Monica Bennett received a medal that belonged to a man she never knew, and she got goosebumps. ...
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Omaha World War II veteran surprised with honorary medal
He was presented an honorary recognition medal for his service.Gov. Jim Pillen plans to honor all living World War II veterans at the Capitol Rotunda in Lincoln on VE Day--May 8th. That ceremony ...