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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
Oldest WWII veteran remembered in museum service
Lawrence Brooks was the oldest surviving World War II veteran until his death on Jan. 5 at age 112.
By Chevel Johnson
An archaeological crew may have found a WWII US bomber in Italy
An archaeological dig in Sicily has uncovered traces of a lost World War II American heavy bomber shot down in 1943, and possible human remains that could lead to identification of five airmen whose bodies were never recovered.
By Colleen Barry
Excerpt: Autobiography tells story of ‘Special Duties Pilot’
John M. Billings traces his lifetime of flying and his most storied mission, Operation Greenup, in "Special Duties Pilot."
By John M. Billings
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
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