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World War II Veteran gets hero’s welcome on Hilton Head
When a group of veterans found out this Ohio Air Force veteran was coming to our area, they planned something special.
Les Schrenk and Casey Bukowski already share a special bond as World War II veterans. After all, not many from the Greatest Generation are still alive. But when Schrenk, 102, and Bukowski, 101, met for the first time to celebrate Schrenk’s birthday in November, the veterans realized they shared way more in common than simply serving in WWII.
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World War II Navy veteran Ira 'Ike' Schab, one of last remaining Pearl Harbor survivors, dies at 105
World War II Navy veteran Ira “Ike” Schab, one of the dwindling number of survivors of the 1941 Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, has died. He was 105.
GRAND HAVEN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A World War II veteran celebrated his 100th birthday over the weekend, honored at a party for his service and a century of life filled with stories, family and laughter. “Well, the secret to a long life is to keep ...
Archie Hemsley may be 101, but his mastery on the golf course is a sight to behold. Hemsley, a British World War II veteran, recently bested 30 other competitors at a tournament for golfers age 80 and older at his favorite course, the Luffenham Heath Golf Club in Rutland, England.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A 100-year-old war veteran received an honor and thanks from a Midlands organization just days before Veterans Day. At 100 years old, Cook remembers his time of service clearly. “Back in 1943, we were a pretty patriotic country ...
World War II was nearing its end in March 1945 when Russell Sattazahn found himself taking cover from enemy fire with other GIs in the basement of a German house. At first they felt protected, but the onslaught was unrelenting. An artillery shell ripped ...
'I love this country:' Local World War II Veteran recalls time serving in navy as Veterans Day nears
November is National Veterans and Military Families Month. One local World War II veteran shares what his service, and the service of other military members, means to him. VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES MONTH, A TIME TO HONOR THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICES OF ...
Millions of Americans use the airport to get to their holiday destination, but how often are they met with a crowd of strangers cheering them when they enter the terminal?