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Sayre student, teacher have rare chance to honor Elmira World War 2 soldier
8+ hour, 11+ min ago (82+ words) Sayre student, teacher have rare chance to honor Elmira World War 2 soldier'Star-Gazette Sayre student, teacher have rare chance to honor Elmira World War 2 soldier Sophia Hyatt never met Lorenzo Taylor, who died more than 60 years before she was born. But…...
Elmira native died in a World War II bomber crash. His family finally knows the full story
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (1233+ words) After more than 80 years, an Elmira family finally knows the full truth about how a family member died in World War II. The revelation brought fresh anguish to descendants who never knew Malcolm Rubin but revered him for his service and…...
Watch biographer discuss fate of Elmira WWII airman whose bomber was shot down in Germany
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (24+ words) Robert Steele wrote a book about 10 airmen, including Elmiran Malcolm Rubin, who were killed in a World War II bomber crash in Germany....
'Spirit of '45' ceremony at Woodlawn National Cemetery marks 80th anniversary of WWII end
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (250+ words) Eight decades ago, Harry Hoyt, of Wellsburg, was serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the troop transport U.S.S. Marathon in the Pacific Theater when word came that World War II was finally over. Hoyt, 100, was an honored guest when Woodlawn National Cemetery…...
'Bridge builders': Elmira unveils Madison Ave. plaque honoring local civil rights leaders
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (378+ words) The Elmira City Council last year approved changing the name of the Madison Avenue Bridge across the Chemung River to honor two local civil rights icons, and now there is physical proof of the change. City officials and others gathered…...