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Memories of service from a four-generation Navy family
Steelville, MO
Four generations of the Cook family served in the U.S. Navy from World War I-era until present day. My father,..
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Legionnaire counts seven generations of U.S. military service in his family tree
El Dorado, KS
Above: Harold Hamlin holds the commissioning pennant that flew from the masthead of the USS Wren the day it was..
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Five brothers serve in five branches
Crete, IL
One room in Richard Hughes’ Arizona home, complete with models and boot camp photos, pays testament to the five in..
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My father's family history of veterans
Dallas, TX
Edgar Hood and Myrle McElroy of Waxahachie, Texas, proudly raised four sons and one daughter and served as wonderful role..
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Family with one member serving continuously for 70 years receives Sullivan Brothers award
Waterloo, IA
When veteran Richard Marvets heard about the Sullivan Brothers Outstanding Military Family award, he thought his clan might be a..
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WWII Purple Heart recipient reunited with his dogtags 69 years after service
New Boston, MA
Just a few days after Christmas, the Department of Veterans Affairs contacted a son of Alfred Cabral, Sr. The department..
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Surprising historical find offers Legionnaire link to great-grandfather who served in Civil War
Apple Valley, MN
On a trip to Providence, R.I., Legionnaire Donald Roeske uncovered quite a surprise as he was browsing the archives at..
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One brother recalls story of seven WWII vets from his family
Glenview, IL
Richard Reuss was the youngest of his family to be drafted during World War II. He had five brothers and..
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Honor & remembrance
Fort Smith, AR
Johnny Martin joined the Army prior to graduating from high school and entered shortly after his graduation in 1967. He..
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Five generations at war
Rockford, IL
My family has had the privilege of serving this country of ours since the Civil War. My great-great grandfather, A...
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Warner family has long legacy of service
Fort Pierce , FL
My father, James W. Warner, joined the U.S. Navy on Oct. 26, 1911. In 1916 he was 2nd Class Quartermaster,..
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Soldier who served in Germany makes interesting Graceland discovery
Mount Dora, FL
Frank John Classen, born in Glencoe, Minn., served in the Army from 1954 to 1956. He was stationed in Nuremberg,..
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Montana World War II veteran celebrates 70 years of marriage
Glendive, MT
James Kenneth Black was born in 1923 on a prairie homestead in Montana’s Petroleum County. When Jim was just 5,..
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Brothers in arms: Seven siblings serve country in World War II, Korea
Middlebury, VT
In the Severson household, seven of nine brothers served during war and returned home safely between World War II and..
3,333 views
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Colorado member's family legacy spans from 1900s to today
Thorntown, CO
Presently, I am 86 years young and am a World War II veteran. I served in the U.S. Navy, retiring..
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1918 Great Flu Pandemic in World War I
Rosemount, MN
My father, Arne Thompson, was the son of Norwegian immigrants who lived in Minnesota. During World War I, he served..
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Keeping a proud family military history alive
Blytheville, AR
My name is Michael Freligh and a proud member of American Legion Post 24 in Blytheville, Ark. Our family military..
3,541 views
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Hometown hero honored after 68 years
Florence, KY
To whom it may concern: My name is Norbert Lankheit, commander, Squadron 4 Florence Ky., and now also serving as SAL..
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The Bugler, 32nd Division, World War I
Oklahoma City, OK
In the summer of 1917, entering World War I was unavoidable by the United States. The German U-boat submarine assault..
5,907 views
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Michigan family serves at home, abroad and as Legionnaires
St. Clair, MI
Barbara Lawrence Doerr met Jack more than 60 years ago - she had been a cadet nurse who graduated when..
4,062 views
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A remarkable continuation
Duxbury, MA
The following ran as an editorial in the July 24 Duxbury (Mass.) Clipper. The author is a longtime newspaper columnist..
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A Pennsylvania family's history of service in both world wars and Korea
Pittsburgh, PA
My father, Peter J. Killmeyer, served in France during World War I with the 80th Blue Ridge Division. His best..
3,730 views
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WWII vet continues to serve nation in honor guard
St. Clair, PA
On Monday, Joseph Gravish carried an American flag and stood outside of a church, then made his way to the..
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A Seabee follows in uncle's footsteps, honors fellow vets
Peoria, AZ
My wife, Patti, and I met at the Navy Seabee base in Port Hueneme, Calif., in 1968. We met in..
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Military Legacy
Pella, IA
My dad, Gunnery Sergeant James Phillip Brockway, served in the Marines during World War II. He was on Iwo Jima..
3,444 views
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Hispanic-American gave all for his country
Magnolia, TX
Pvt. Pedro Soto was killed in Italy on Nov. 26, 1943. Pedro, as he was known by his family, was..
3,146 views
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Longtime Legionnaires
Avon, IN
My father, Robert Cole, was a gunner on a B-17 serving with the 34th Bomb Group in England. He was..
3,586 views
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Family serves bravely in both world wars
Watseka, IL
Like most families that have served, we are low-key. The uncle I knew best, John Scherer, survived the flu during..
3,483 views
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Defenders
St. Cloud, FL
I have no idea what caused my ancestors to leave Kent, England, and board a ship to a new world...
3,812 views
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One family, four generations of service
Hartford, CT
I’m 93. I was born in 1919 - the same year as The American Legion. I’m a 65-year member of..
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