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Antique military pocket Bible back in hands of soldier's Owosso family
The Republic "We've always been soldier conscious, because my dad served in World War II, as well," Monroe said. Monroe decided to help her mother find Carroll's family, and said within 24 hours of searching on the Internet was able to find Carroll's cemetery plot … |
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Defense spending is shovel-ready investment
Fresno Bee After World War II, Harry Truman wanted to do away with the Marines — and then was glad he had not when they largely saved the reputation of the US military during the unforeseen disaster in Korea in December 1950. After the Gulf War of 1990-91, … |
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Defense spending is a shovel-ready investment
Chicago Tribune After World War II, Harry Truman wanted to do away with the Marines — and then was glad he had not when they largely saved the reputation of the US military during the unforeseen disaster in Korea in December 1950. After the Gulf War of 1990-91, … |
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Russia marks anniversary of 1941 military parade
Seattle Post Intelligencer The parade Monday involved about 6000 people, many of them dressed in World War II-era uniforms. Photo: Alexander Zemlianichenko / AP Russian WWII veterans sit in military vehicles during a parade in Red Square in Moscow, Russia, Monday, Nov. … Russia marks anniversary of 1941 military parade Russia marks anniversary of 1941 military parade Russian soldiers march through Red Square in Second World War tribute |
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Pioneering black Marines get their badge of courage
USA Today Washington said he joined at 17 when he lived in Mississippi because "I'd seen some pictures, and I liked the uniforms." He stayed in the Marines for 30 years, achieving the rank of sergeant major and serving in three wars: World War II, … Congressional medal for first black Marine unit |
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Southtowns soldier finally gets military burial
WIVB NORTH COLLINS, NY (WIVB) – It took four decades, but a Southtowns soldier has finally been give the military burial he deserved. Tech Sergeant Millard Orton served with the US Army during World War II and was highly decorated, earning silver and bronze … |
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Niles Community Calendar for Aug. 25, 2011
Niles Herald-Spectator All veterans from Vietnam, Gulf War, Afghanistan Korea and World War II are welcome. Call Bernard Beverley, (847) 966-5479, e-mail jamesbond54762@yahoo.com or call (847) 470-9890. The Korean War Veterans Association, Greater Chicago Chapter No. … |
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Soldier Missing in Action from WWII Identified; from Dayton, Kentucky
FOX19 The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced Monday that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and are being buried with full military honors. … Military identifies northern Ky. soldier missing since World War II, to be … NKY Soldier Missing Since WWII To Be Buried |
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Niles Community Calendar for Aug. 11, 2011
Niles Herald-Spectator All veterans from Vietnam, Gulf War, Afghanistan Korea and World War II are welcome. Call Bernard Beverley, (847) 966-5479, e-mail jamesbond54762@yahoo.com or call (847) 470-9890. The Korean War Veterans Association, Greater Chicago Chapter No. … |
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Military re-enactors bring history to life in England
Stars and Stripes Most participants dressed in World War II- and Vietnam-era uniforms, but some smaller groups represented the more recent Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Some portrayed soldiers from World War I. “… It's great to show people what wartime was like,” said … |
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