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Lost in 1944, WWII Soldier's Remains Returned to Wisconsin
5+ min ago (297+ words) The remains of U. S. Army Air Forces Cpl. John J. Ginzl, 27, of Rhinelander, Wisconsin, killed during World War II, will be interred May 24, in the Forest Home Cemetery in his hometown. Hildebrand-Russ Funeral Home will coordinate services and interment. Lost in 1944, WWII…...
WWII Navy vet dies with no family. Public needed to attend his funeral
2+ hour, 47+ min ago (204+ words) Pallbearers and attendees are being sought for the funeral of a 98-year-old World War II veteran with Massachusetts and Rhode Island ties who died with no living relatives. The veteran service officer for Hanson and Hanover has put out the…...
Zofia Rydet: Women on Thresholds from "Sociological Record, 1978, at Raster, Warsaw
10+ hour, 43+ min ago (14+ words) FAD Magazine...
This classic Michigan museum lets visitors explore a real WWII submarine up close
54+ min ago (1775+ words) Tucked along the shores of Muskegon Lake in Michigan, the USS Silversides Submarine Museum is one of the most unique history destinations in the Midwest. Home to a remarkably preserved World War II submarine, the museum gives visitors a rare,…...
Boys Nation at 80: The creation of a Nation
5+ hour, 35+ min ago (737+ words) 2026 American Legion Riders Legacy Run registration is now open. Learn More NOTE: A version of this story was originally published June 2, 2021, in advance of the 75th session of American Legion Boys Nation. This updated version is being shared in 2026 as we…...
'The Invisible Veteran': An Army veteran's personal, sometimes painful journey into the civilian world
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (16+ words) ABC15 Arizona...
Histories: Local Boy Scout refinishes military crosses at cemetery in 1997
3+ hour, 38+ min ago (300+ words) Gillette News Record From the May 25, 1997 News Record: White crosses dot the hillside at Mount Pisgah Cemetery and, scattered as they are among gray headstones, stand out against the green spring grass like sad lilies 17-year-old Peter Davis walks through…...
100-year-old Pittsburgh-area woman who served during World War II to receive honorary degree
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (256+ words) May 15, 2026 / 2: 27 PM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh A 100-year-old woman who dropped out of college to enlist in the Women's Army Corps during World War II will finally get her degree on Friday." Robert Morris University on Friday will award an honorary…...
Faith Methodist Church display will pay tribute to fallen soldiers in May
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (234+ words) Faith Methodist Church in Rockport will put together a display to honor fallen soldiers, beginning May 19 through the end of the month. The display at the church, which is located at North Pearl and East Linden Street in Rockport, will…...