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After nearly 100 years, this WWI soldier received his Medal of Honor
William Shemin was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor nearly 100 years after his heroic actions during WWI.
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CVAHCS returns WWII items to veterans’ next of kin
Columbia VA employees return WWII items to brothers' families, honoring their service and sacrifice. Reflects VA's commitment ...
How Black paratroopers saved the US from Japan’s WWII firebombs
Sgt. Joe Harris was one of an elite group of Black paratroopers during World War II. He is being laid to rest today. He was ...
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Naples WWII veteran Joseph Difiori celebrates 100th birthday
Joseph Difiori, a World War II veteran, celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends on Friday.
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World War II soldier killed in action is laid to rest 81 years later in Southern Nevada
After 81 years, a World War II soldier that was killed during a bombing mission over Germany has been laid to rest at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Send birthday cards to WW2 veteran turning 100
The RAF Association is asking people to send birthday cards to a Second World War RAF veteran who turns 100. And the ...
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This pilot sought to avenge his brother’s death over the South Pacific
Navy PB4Y-1 pilot Bruce Van Voorhis was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the South Pacific. Here, a ...
Here’s why April 5th is known as Go for Broke Day
The reason Go for Broke Day is on April 5th is for the heroic actions of private first class Sadao S. Munemori. Munemori was ...
Voices of Veterans: Captain Claude Platte shares his story of service in the US Army Air Corps during WWII
Chairwoman Dr. Dawn Buckingham on April 4 introduced the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, they highlight the service of ...