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A D-Day veteran who signed up to join the war effort on his 18th birthday has been recognised in the New Year Honours.

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The war that had dominated their youth was drawing to a close. The Amsterdam High School class of 1945 yearbook reported that ...

Anthony Graziano managed welterweight champions Carmen Basilio and Billy Backus after serving in World War II.

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Last Saturday, Dec. 13, the nation honored fallen service members with wreaths placed on graves across America. On Dec. 7, ...