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One man’s memory sparks search for US soldiers he saw executed in WWII
Retired firefighter Benjamin Broadwell Hagans, 96, has emerged as an eyewitness to the savage executions of three soldiers in 1942, The War Horse reports.
By Ken McLaughlin, The War Horse
Bidens honor Pearl Harbor’s fallen in visit to WWII Memorial
The Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor and other locations in Hawaii killed 2,403 service members and civilians and was a defining moment that led to U.S. entry into World War II.
Edward Shames, last ‘Band of Brothers’ officer, dies at 99
During the war, he was a member of the renowned Easy Company.
Bob Dole, WWII veteran and longtime public servant, dies at 98
His wife, Elizabeth Dole, posted the announcement Sunday on Twitter.
WWII vet who survived COVID-19 honored on 105th birthday
A World War II veteran from Alabama who survived COVID-19 last year will be honored on his 105th birthday Friday with the French Legion of Honor in recognition of his service.
Remains of sailor killed in Pearl Harbor identified
The remains of an Ohio sailor who died nearly 80 years ago during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor have been identified.
WWII Museum show to feature stories of bravery, sacrifice
The National WWII Museum plans to premiere its Expressions of America show next November, on Veterans Day 2022.
Marcella LeBeau, WWII nurse and tribal leader, dies at 102
Marcella Lebeau was born in 1919 and grew up in Promise, South Dakota, as a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe.
US airman shot down over Romania in WWII is accounted for
Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Charles G. McMackin, 26, was accounted for in August 2020.
World War II US veterans recall flying aid to China
The Flying Tigers were sent by President Franklin Roosevelt before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December, 1941, drew the United States into the war.
By Sam Mcneil