Army Cpl. Henry Van Der Noord earned his Purple Heart while fighting to liberate the Philippines during World War II.

A local cemetery where many veterans and World War II soldiers are buried is dealing with overgrown grass covering headstones. Cleanup efforts are now underway before Memorial Day.

The Army has started loading up some of the tanks that will take to the streets of the nation's capital during the 250th anniversary celebration of the service next month.

SSG Francis T. Timmins was KIA — killed in action. He received the Purple Heart, awarded posthumously. SSG Timmins is listed ...

PROVIDED BY THE OFFICE OF THE ILLINOIS TREASURER LANSING, Ill. – Ahead of Memorial Day, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced the return of a Purple Heart medal to the grandson of a late World ...

In the hard-fought campaign to liberate the Philippines during World War II, 22-year-old Army Cpl. Henry Van Der Noord of ...

The first salute is a quiet but profound military tradition. For new Army officers, it marks the moment their rank is ...

Ray Carroll did a lot of living in 40 years, but unfortunately, the World War II Army Air Corps veteran’s time on Earth was ...

Orville Von Ehwegen was amongst the 2025 graduating class of East Sac County High School during their ceremony.

As a member of the Michael Teolis Singers, I would like to thank all of you who came on Saturday, May 10 to our Concert “Peace Triumphant – 1945,” which commemorated the end of World War II and ...

In both World War I and II, the bodies of those who died far from home were often left to the care of local communities and ...

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 ...