world war 2
There are many honors out there for people of all skills and talents. We know some as they are pretty much at the forefront due to them being a Hall of Fame for their respective area. One that many might not be aware of is the National Inventors Hall of Fame and I think the […]
Most seeing this weren’t alive during World War 2 or even shortly thereafter. Those that were are at or near 100 years old now and passing away every day. WWII is probably one of the most talked about and romanticized of all the wars to happen. There are so many heroic stories and epic battles […]
Being a “Pen Pal” is not as common as it used to be. Do they still have class projects to become Pen Pals with someone? For those that don’t know, a Pen Pal is someone you basically write letters to on an occasional basis to make contact with and share what’s going on in your […]
World War 2 veterans are few and far between nowadays. What was considered the “war to end all wars” and was the catalyst for “The Greatest Generation” has become the plot or scene for many movies over the decades following it. When you see a story come up that a veteran from WWII is finally […]
We take for granted so many things we get immediately or within a short time. Some of us have forgotten what it was like without cell phone, and the Internet and the multiple social media apps available to stay connected. The usual months long waiting for senior pictures or that perfect wedding album now can […]
Medal Of Honor Recipient Harry Martin was a First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. At the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as platoon leader attached to Company C, 5th Pioneer Battalion, 5th Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, 26 March 1945. With […]
It’s not often that we hear of WWII veteran making it over 100 years old. Navy Veteran James “Jim” Knudson passed away on St. Patrick’s Day at the age 102. Born in Minneapolis he made his home in the Ettrick area. He enlisted at 18 and attended Northwestern. This helped him earn the rank of […]
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty near St. Jacques, France. On 30 October 1944, after his company had lost 55 out of 88 men in an attack on an entrenched. full-strength German company of elite mountain troops, Pvt. Ross placed his light machinegun 10 yards […]
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