Some Recent Veteran Stories In The News
November 11, 2023
Ted Barris recently shared photos and stories about his father's service during World War II.
Veteran stories from the Library Of Congress are now on display at LSU in Baton Rouge.
Great Quote From Sir Douglas Badar, RAF
September 05, 2019
This photo makes me laugh -- found it on Reddit today - classic authentic Veteran response!
Navajo Code Talkers: The Last Of The Living WWII Heroes Share Their Stories
September 03, 2019
Arizona Republic published on August 29, 2019 an article about the Navajo Code Talkers that starts of with ... "In 1942, during the depths of World War II, the United States Marine Corps recruited 29 Navajo men to develop an unbreakable code that would be used across the Pacific during the war ... [MORE] "
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Students Make Documentary Of WWII Veteran's Story
January 15, 2015
From nj.com there is news of a new documentary called Change of Tides that fans of veterans and World War II history will find very interesting.
Great Written Interview With Veteran Albert Heaton
January 07, 2015
Kevin Heaton has posted a great interview with his father - Albert Heaton. Mr. Albert Heaton served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
There is some great poetry at the end of the interview that Kevin wrote based on his father's experiences. We found them to be very moving and insightful.
D-Day 70 Years Later - June 6, 1944
June 06, 2014
Here are some excellent D-Day references and news stories that we have found to be terrific:
- D-Day Vets From San Diego
- Bed and Breakfast has a great view
- Normandy gets ready for D-Day
- Vets share their stories at the D-Day Museum
- Vet sums up D-Day in one word
- DOD Special Report on D-Day
- C-47 flies with C-130J in Germany
- The UK's Telegraph WWII Section
- The Pritzker Military Library's D-Day Audio Programs
- The Atlantic's Scenes of D-Day
Please share more via comments.
War War II Museum In New Orleans Opens Freedom Pavilion
January 24, 2013
The new Freedom Pavilion was recently opened at the World War II Museum in New Orleans. This video from DVIDS has more information.
The Freedom Pavilion has WWII aircraft and other "large item" displays.
Korean War Vet Receives Medal
January 23, 2013
It took sixty years, but a Korean War veteran Wayne Ramus has received a medal for his service in the early 1950s.
The medal was the Korean Peace Medal from the Republic of South Korea for Mr. Ramus' service in the U.S. Army to their country during the Korean War.
World War I Pictures Found In Antique Camera
January 22, 2013
From Nicole Gonzales & Monica Garske at NBC San Diego comes a Digital Life story called "100-year-old photos found in antique camera".
Per the story, Anton Orlov recently purchased a 1901 Bellini Jumelle camera and while cleaning it he found 8 photos from World War I.
You can learn more about Anton at: photopalacebus.org.
DOD LIVE - "WWII Veteran Returns to the Field of Battle"
January 22, 2013
Very interesting video from DOD LIVE on YouTube entitled: "WWII Veteran Returns to the Field of Battle." (Published on Jan 7, 2013)
The summary:
Cdr. Gerard Woelkers didn't grow up as a military brat, but he is the son of a World War II veteran. By taking orders to Germany, Woelkers is taking the opportunity to learn about his father's service and helping Frederick Woelkers close the book on this chapter in his life.