Born on the Fourth of July, Waynesboro Marine lost his life on Iwo Jima in World War II
Pfc. Frederick Rickard's death on Iwo Jima was the family's second tragedy in four months. His brother died in a Christmas ...
The Forgotten Fallen Rangers Hero Of World War II
Among the saddest forgotten stories of Rangers World War II was the saga of Dudley (Red) Garrett. The Toronto-born defenseman ...
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World War II-era bombers to fly into Pangborn Memorial Airport after 2-year hiatus
The Commemorative Air Force plans to fly its World War II planes into Pangborn Memorial Airport, after roughly two-years.
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Generational Legacy: Community comes together for Eagle Scout Project
Local Life Scout James Turner has finally reached the end of his four-phase project to renovate and upgrade the World War II ...
An Okinawan bone digger searches for remains from one of the fiercest battles of World War II
As a volunteer cave digger, Takamatsu Gushiken has unearthed the remains of several hundred people. Excavation is not his ...
World War II soldier missing for decades laid to rest in emotional South Carolina ceremony
Draped in an American flag with only 48 stars, a casket held the remains of U.S. Army Pvt. 1st Class Arthur W. Crossland Jr.
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The Secret World War II History of Koh Samui, the New Setting for ‘The White Lotus’
Behind the dreamy scenery of the HBO show’s latest location lurks an explosive story of Thailand’s involvement in the ...
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World War II veterans memorial stolen from Bethesda Lutheran Church in Eugene
Two metal plates engraved with the names of 69 World War II veterans were stolen from a memorial park at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Eugene, Oregon. Church officials filed a police report and are ...
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New effort underway to move, restore World War II submarine USS Batfish
An Oklahoma landmark is at risk of being lost forever if it’s not moved to a new site. 2 News’s Naomi Keitt got a tour of the USS Batfish and talked with organizers about their plan.
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In 1945, eighty years ago, no one knew how World War II would end
Eighty years ago, during World War II, the United States operated full-scale military operations worldwide while planning how ...
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Searching for Africa’s lost World War soldiers, a name and grave at a time
Nakuru and Kisumu, Kenya – Ogoyi Ogunde belonged to a proud family. His father had carved a home for their clan out of the ...
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It’s time the Australian War Memorial was removed from the influence of international arms companies
Last week the ABC Four Corners program “Sacrifice“ highlighted the harsh reality that we have lost control of the Australian ...