Courthouse News Service3h
Following backlash, U.S. Army republishes article on Japanese American unit that fought in WWII
The 442nd Regiment, combined with the 100th Infantry Battalion, is the most decorated combat unit in U.S. military history.
The Santa Fe New Mexican4d
Tesuque veteran who fought in World War II, Korea and Vietnam dies at 99
Vicente Jimenez joined the Navy at age 17 in 1943. All told, his military service in three wars spanned more than 20 years.
The National Interest20d
80 Years Ago, U.S. Marines Engaged in Bloody Battle at Iwo Jima
America’s World War II generation is referred to as “The Greatest Generation.” But if one had to nominate a particular group of WWII American fighting men for the title of “Greatest of the Greatest ...
Task & Purpose15d
Fort Moore renamed Benning, this time for a corporal who fought heroically in WWI
Roland L. Bragg, a paratrooper awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, instead of Confederate Gen. Braxton Bragg. “We’re not done there ...
ABC7 KABC7d
Family, friends, colleagues pay tribute to dedicated veteran who fought in 3 different wars
"He was a legend." Maj. Billy Hall joined the Marine Corps at the tender age of 15, survived hundreds of combat missions, and was awarded a Bronze Star. Hall died at the age of 98 in December.
BBC1y
Breakfast on BBC Hereford & Worcester - Happy birthday! The Kidderminster WW2 army vet, 104, who fought in Dunkirk - BBC Sounds
Happy birthday! The Kidderminster WW2 army vet, 104, who fought in DunkirkHappy birthday! The Kidderminster WW2 army vet, 104, who fought in Dunkirk ...