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Sink ships, get Scotch: An officer’s spirited revenge for Pearl Harbor

Wilfred "Jasper" Holmes, a U.S. Naval officer, personally sent expensive scotch to any U.S. skipper who sank a ship of the Kido Butai.

By Claire Barrett

4 weeks ago

In WWII, the ‘Tokyo Express’ was tough to beat. One man changed that.

Cmdr. Frederick Moosbrugger’s claim to fame was a near-perfect destroyer duel at the Battle of Vella Gulf.

By Jon Guttman

4 weeks ago

Downed war pilot from Montana memorialized in French film

After the film titled “Un Ete en Provence” was completed, the town earlier this year hosted a screening and ceremony where they renamed the town square in honor of Norbert Herriges.

By Heidi Desch, Whitefish Pilot

3 years ago

Veteran’s daughter discovers World War II history

After Dad died, I cleaned out the garage. That’s when I saw the rusty metal box.

By Lisa Torem

3 years ago

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.

3 years ago

Edward Shames, last ‘Band of Brothers’ officer, dies at 99

During the war, he was a member of the renowned Easy Company.

3 years ago

Bob Dole, WWII veteran and longtime public servant, dies at 98

His wife, Elizabeth Dole, posted the announcement Sunday on Twitter.

3 years ago

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.

3 years ago

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.

3 years ago

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.

3 years ago

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.

3 years ago

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.

3 years ago

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