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Every branch!
Hurricane, WV
In the limited amount of family history I have delved into, I have found family members in every branch of..
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Generations that served/some who gave all
Riverhead, NY
Great-uncle: Frank Branigan, World War I, U.S. Army, killed in action in France. Second cousin: Roy Hydecker, World War II, U.S...
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Long line of Army
Phoenix, AZ
I had heard stories of my grandfather in World War I. My father and his brothers served in World War..
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FAMILY LEGACY
CW5 (ret.) James E. Revels Sr.
Columbia, SC
CW5 (ret.) James E. Revels served 37 years in the regular Army. His specialty was in logistics and he was..
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FAMILY LEGACY
The Farrow family
Nokomis, FL
My name is John Farrow, and I am proud of my family and extended families' service to the USA. My..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Lannings in the military
Xenia, OH
My father served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945 time as a medic; his brother John served during..
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FAMILY LEGACY
At 12, future Air Force master sergeant saves brother's life
Washington, IN
Harris and Mable Amundson had five sons; four of the brothers served in the U.S. Air Force: Gerald, Dorvin, Roger..
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FAMILY LEGACY
World War II gunner's story unites two families across the globe decades after death
Winfred, SD
William "Vern" Williams' niece and nephews and Uwe Carstens kneel beside his grave in Winfred, S.D. From left to right:..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Why the military community gets upset with impostors
Deltona, FL
People ask why the military active, reserve, guard, veteran, retiree and their families get so upset with those who choose..
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Family looks forward to future generation of service
Hampshire, IL
Photo | Shane James III, Philip Manning's great-grandson, poses in front of the American flag. As he expected, Philip Manning was..
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FAMILY LEGACY
The forgotten soldier
Woodland Park , CO
My name is Robert D. Kowell. I'm a member of American Legion Post 1980 in Woodland Park, Colo. This story..
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FAMILY LEGACY
One soldier's service honored in Ohio in line with family's legacy
Cynthiana, KY
Joseph Schreiber returned to the United States near the end of World War I, having been sent to Germany as..
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FAMILY LEGACY
My dad, my brother and me
North East, PA
My father was in World War I. He was a chef trained at Fort Devens, Mass. He served in France...
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FAMILY LEGACY
Farrow family has long line of veterans, Legionnaires
Nokomis, FL
My father, Alexander W. Farrow, went into the U.S. Army in 1915. He rose to the rank of sergeant. When..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Proud black American service
Louisville, KY
Grandfather (Eddie P. Johnson) served in World War I. Father (James R. Johnson) served in the Korean War. I (James E. Johnson..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Four brothers serve in four branches
Bradenton, FL
Photos: from left, James E. Brown; Harold W. Brown; Elmer E. Brown; and Donald J. Brown. My three brothers and I..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Tennessee man recalls three generations of family service
Milan, TN
George Fain's friend Bobby Adams returned home from the Marines decked out with gear and a sharp, crisp green uniform...
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FAMILY LEGACY
A Veterans Day tribute to duty, honor and sacrifice
Mountaintop , PA
It’s been more than 13 years since the passing of my dad, John “Jack” Gothreau,..
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Three generations of military service.
Bella Vista, AR
My father enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in September 1948. During his career, he served in munitions and then..
3,493 views
FAMILY LEGACY
Family names!
Universal City, TX
Navy Lt. George Wells, Father! Army Maj. Paul Bratton, Uncle! ANG PFC Billy Rose, Cousin! Marine LCPL Darrell Wells, Cousin! ANG Col. Jackie Rose,..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Kelly family service
Greater Los Angeles area, CA
My father was in the U.S. Army from 1948-1952, boot camp at Fort Dix, N.J., served as Army of Occupation..
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FAMILY LEGACY
One family's service spans almost a century
Keswick, ON, MD
The Schwaderer family has served in the U.S. military since World War I. These are the veterans in our lineage,..
3,268 views
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Nebraska family has more than a dozen members who served in 20th century
Grand Coulee, WA
The Frederick and Agnes Beierman had 16 children; seven served in the Armed Forces, and five brother-in-laws did as well...
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Veteran walks 844 miles between Normandy and Berlin to honor father
Houston, TX
Photo | James Joseph Pelosi's father, 1st Lt. James Vincent Pelosi, in uniform, some time between 1942 and 1945. The year..
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Army veteran Clara Smith - three generations of Legionnaires
Orcutt, CA
Mrs. Clara Smith turned 95 on May 15, 2014. She was born two months after The American Legion was formed..
4,211 views
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Into the Connecticut Hall of Fame
Ashler Village, CT
My father and I are both veterans (of World War I and World War II), are members of The American..
3,473 views
FAMILY LEGACY
A family's long line of military service
Pittsburgh, PA
This is a picture of my daughter Annabelle, taking a peek at her shadow in front of a World War..
4,400 views
FAMILY LEGACY
World War II veteran to celebrate 70th anniversary of rescue
staten island, NY
More than 10 years after its discovery, the story of the USS YF-415 continues to intrigue. It was hard to..
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FAMILY LEGACY
One Midwestern family, four generations of service to country
Blue Springs, MO
World War I veteran William Mathes' service would start a chain that links four generations of family together through military..
3,320 views
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James Irving Hillis and sons
Rock Island, TN
James Irving Hillis and his six sons have all served in the military from World War I through the Korean..
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