Padres catcher receives replica medal for grandpa’s WWII serviceKyle Higashioka’s grandfather served in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, a Japanese American Army unit awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 2011.By Patrick Stevens2 days ago
After decades paying out-of-pocket, WWII veteran finally gets benefitsA 103-year-old WWII veteran who’s been paying his medical bills out-of-pocket is finally receiving his veterans benefits after 78 years.2 days ago
US Army honors Japanese American unit that liberated Tuscany in WWIIThe 442nd was key in liberating Italy’s Tuscan region from Nazi-Fascist forces, even while their families were interned at home as enemies of the state.8 days ago
Navy clears Black sailors unjustly punished after 1944 deadly blastSurviving Black sailors of the Port Chicago explosion had to pick up human remains and clear the blast site while white officers were granted leave.By Tara Copp9 days ago
How a WWII ace became the unlikely honoree of a submarine combat awardJohn Galvin became an ace pilot during WWII, but his most prized award may have been his Submarine Combat Patrol Insignia.By Jon Guttman3 weeks ago
98-year-old WWII vet believed to be oldest American organ donor everWorld War II and Korean War veteran Orville Allen lived a lifetime of service, and when he died at age 98 he had one last thing to give: his liver.6 weeks ago