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World War II veterans' cross paths 82 years after fighting together in Battle of Luzon
8+ hour, 2+ min ago (343+ words) World War II veterans cross paths 82 years later at a healthcare facility in suburban Chicago. "CHICAGO (WBBM) -- Of the 16.4 million Americans who served in World War II, less than half a percent of those veterans are still with us and…...
Rhinelander airman who died during World War II accounted for after nearly 80 years
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (221+ words) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A Rhinelander airman who died during World War II was finally accounted for nearly 80 years after he was reported to have been killed. The'Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) on Thursday announced that'U.S. Army Air Forces Cpl. John J. Ginzl…...
World War II veterans who were at same POW camp meet, become friends 80+ years later
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (498+ words) For many veterans, experiencing a war together creates a special bond, but eight decades after World War II, two veterans are just starting to form their own. WCCO's John Lauritsen shares the story of a friendship 81 years in the making....
Review: ‘Nuremberg’ finds fresh power in post-war reckoning
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (522+ words) Rami Malek, left, and Russell Crowe star in "Nuremberg." Russell Crowe is shown in a scene from the World War II drama "Nuremberg." In a season filled with "must see" movies, Lee Enterprises entertainment reporter Bruce Miller says "Nuremberg" is…...
Major milestone: Two WWII centenarians celebrate birthdays and Veterans Day this month
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (334+ words) Two U.S. military veterans in Denver, Colorado celebrate another trip around the sun. Denver7 spoke to two local heroes who celebrated milestone birthdays and Veterans Day this Tuesday. "DENVER (KMGH) -- November not only marks Veterans Day, but also a birthday month for…...
'Walking America Couple' pass through Northern California, share message of positivity and connection
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (271+ words) CALIFORNIA GOOD STUFF KICKER 50 STATES HIKE CONNECTION ROUSE "California (KMAX, KOVR) -- Crossing the country to spread positivity, gratitude, and human connection, that's the mission behind a couple who are walking across all 50 states. Their journey brought them to Northern California,…...
Reynolds Tomter, 108-year-old war veteran and community fixture, passes away
3+ mon, 13+ hour ago (254+ words) FILE - August 2023 PIGEON FALLS, Wis. (WKBT) " Reynolds L. Tomter, believed to be the oldest surviving World War II U.S. Merchant Marine veteran, died Sunday at the Pigeon Falls Health Care Center, according to an official obituary notice from Jack Funeral Homes. He…...
Evers orders flags at half-staff for soldier who died in World War II
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (219+ words) MADISON, Wis. -- Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #273 ordering flags at half-staff in honor of U.S. Army Private First Class Leon R. Karwacki who died during World War II." Karwacki's died at the age of 27 and his remains have been identified and returned…...
Nagasaki marks 80th anniversary of atomic bombing
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (1541+ words) Thousands observed a moment of silence on Saturday to mark the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the Japanese city of Nagasaki as two of the city's cathedral bells chimed in unison for the first time since the atrocity that…...
Jake Larson, World War II veteran turned TikTok star, dead at 102
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (386+ words) Our beloved Papa Jake has passed away on July 17th at 102 years young. Please know, he went peacefully and was even cracking jokes til the very end," granddaughter McKaela Larson said in the posts. A member of the nation's Greatest Generation,…...