My Blue Star World War II story
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My Blue Star World War II story

Cumming, GA
On July 31, 1945, George and Lydia Dodd added another blue star to the wartime service flag hanging in their..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

Great response to Buddy Check

Rathdrum, ID
During this time when our country is dealing with the COVID-19 virus, American Legion Post 154 in Rathdrum, Idaho, completed..
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Only son KIA en route to liberate Dachau prisoners
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Only son KIA en route to liberate Dachau prisoners

Starke, FL
PFC James Russell Cloud of Georgia entered the Army on July 27, 1944, and was killed in action on April..
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Post 828 Elder Willie E. Foster Sr., 97, passes
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Post 828 Elder Willie E. Foster Sr., 97, passes

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (April 17, 2020) Willie E. Foster Sr. passed away on April 9, 2020, at his home on..
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Virtual Memorial Day: Temple L. Ancarrow Jr.
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Virtual Memorial Day: Temple L. Ancarrow Jr.

Sandston, VA
My father, Temple L. Ancarrow Jr., served in the Army Air Corps from Feb. 8, 1943, to Nov. 23, 1945...
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

As we approach Memorial Day and the uncertainty of what daily life will look like in May due to COVID-19,..
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American Legion Post 42 honors WWII veterans
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American Legion Post 42 honors WWII veterans

Ocean Springs, MS
Having served as historian of American Legion Post 42 of Ocean Springs, Miss., for the past several years, the post..
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James W. Neel, M-2/302 Inf, 94th Division
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James W. Neel, M-2/302 Inf, 94th Division

San Diego, CA
Born in dry Central California farm and orchard lands, Jim Neel grew up in Turlock and Modesto, Calif. Jim graduated..
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A salute to a nurse and mom of two naval pilots, on the front lines fighting the coronavirus
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A salute to a nurse and mom of two naval pilots, on the..

Ocean Springs, MS
As I shelter in, I want to salute my niece and godchild Jeanette Baird Vaughan who is on the..
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Cpl. Harlan M. Cobert
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Cpl. Harlan M. Cobert

Berkeley Springs, WV
This is my dad, my hero. He joined the Army on July 7, 1949, at the age of 17. He..
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My WWII hero Ernest (Whitey) Kroll
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My WWII hero Ernest (Whitey) Kroll

Uxbridge , MA
He served in the South Pacific in the 1940s in the 1st Infantry in the Army. He served proudly, and..
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John William Pfluke
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John William Pfluke

Peoria, IL
Submitted by his granddaughter, Lillian A. Pfluke, Major, U.S. Army (retired) John W. Pfluke enlisted in the U.S. Navy in Buffalo,..
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Post 42 Townsend Legion Family brightens up Main Street
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Post 42 Townsend Legion Family brightens up Main Street

Townsend, MT
American Legion Family members and a few others, all respecting COVID-19 distance restrictions and braving cool temperatures, spent the morning..
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Young lady's tribute to uncle and all veterans who make this country "Worth Fighting For"
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Young lady's tribute to uncle and all veterans who make this country "Worth Fighting..

Seaford, DE
Dorothy McCormick is a high school junior from Sussex County, Delaware. She uses her talents in both speech and music..
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Virtual Memorial Day: Roger L. Smith
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Virtual Memorial Day: Roger L. Smith

South Point, OH
SP4 Roger L. Smith Born March 14, 1947, Huntington, W.Va. Hometown: South Point, Ohio Gunner on UH-1H 67-17595 KIA Oct. 3, 1968 - Tay..
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Virtual Memorial Day: George Russell Caldwell
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Virtual Memorial Day: George Russell Caldwell

Huntington, OH
George Russell Caldwell, uncle Born Oct. 2, 1913 Enlisted: Feb. 1, 1944 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Division, which liberated the first town in..
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Sgt. Chalen H. Bean
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Sgt. Chalen H. Bean

Lawrenceville, IL
June 15, 1949 through Aug. 22, 1952. Army Korean War veteran. 1st Field Artillery. ..
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Lt. Frank Jerome Carroll, USMC
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Lt. Frank Jerome Carroll, USMC

Denver, CO
Jan. 5, 1943 - April 1, 1969 Born Jan. 5, 1943 in Denver, Jerry displayed his artistic abilities throughout his school..
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In memory of Seaman 1st Class Billy Don Ford, U.S. Navy
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In memory of Seaman 1st Class Billy Don Ford, U.S. Navy

North Kansas City, MO
Seaman 1st Class Billy Don Ford was a proud Navy serviceman. He served during the Korean War on the BB-61..
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"$2 for $2 for Luck" A WWII Story
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"$2 for $2 for Luck" A WWII Story

Meet Doug Chitwood as he uses his journalism degree to produce VA hospital newsletters..
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Americanism
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Americanism

Bellville, OH
SPOTLIGHT ON AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY: Still serving our Richland County communities practicing social distancing, Department of Ohio Honorary Junior President..
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A WARTIME PRISON CAMP LOG
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A WARTIME PRISON CAMP LOG

April 29, 2020 marks 75 years since Bob and his fellow POWs were liberated. His remarkable story is transcribed..
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In memory of Lowery Lee Neal
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In memory of Lowery Lee Neal

Newhall, CA
Submitter’s name and relationship to the service member: Gloria Duffin, daughter Year entering the military: Oct. 29, 1942 Year leaving the military:..
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Are you prepared to continue the mission?
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Are you prepared to continue the mission?

Plano, TX
The current worldwide pandemic is a central focus of many of our lives. Recently, I had occasion to consider the..
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World War II drawing from Stalag VII A
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World War II drawing from Stalag VII A

St. Louis , MO
One of the things my grandfather kept in his belongings was this drawing. He never told me the history behind..
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Memorial Day
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Memorial Day

Niceville, FL
Gilman Merritt Gates born 1/29/1922 died 9/9/1997 USA 6/11/1940-11/23/1945 USAF 12/1/1948-7/31/1963
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Lt. Gen. Edward H. Underhill, USAF
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Lt. Gen. Edward H. Underhill, USAF

Washington , DC
October 1927, aviation cadet, to July 1964, Chief of Staff, U.S. European Command https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/105316/lieutenant-general-edward-h-underhill/ Submitted by his oldest granddaughter, who reveres him..
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Sgt. Gene Lamie
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Sgt. Gene Lamie

Homerville , GA
Sgt. Gene Lamie (Bubba) was a born and raised Southern man. He loved God, country and family. He gave his..
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Little things to help active-duty
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Little things to help active-duty

Anchorage, AK
It feels good to help out our active-duty military, even in small ways. Post 1 sent 100 goody bags to..
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Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to the WWII Merchant Mariners
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Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to the WWII Merchant Mariners

Pearland, TX
On Friday, March 13, 2020, President Donald J. Trump signed a bill into law that would award the Congressional Gold..
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