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MEMORIAL DAY

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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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

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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WWII STORY

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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WWII STORY

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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MY HERO, OUR STORY

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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VIRTUAL MEMORIAL DAY

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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MEMORIAL DAY

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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MEMORIAL DAY

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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OTHER

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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MEMORIAL DAY

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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MEMORIAL DAY

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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MEMORIAL DAY

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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MEMORIAL DAY

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

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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VIRTUAL MEMORIAL DAY

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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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

"$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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OTHER

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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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

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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VIRTUAL MEMORIAL DAY

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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OTHER

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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WWII STORY

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

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

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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