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WW II soldier's remains returned home to Bennington
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (909+ words) BENNINGTON — The long journey of Bennington native Bernard Sweet, who died in the Philippines during World War II, came full circle on Thursday evening when his remains were escorted back to his home town. Army Private First Class Sweet was…...
Bennington to mark return of veteran who died in WW2
3+ day, 6+ min ago (483+ words) Pfc. Bernard Sweet is expected to return Thursday to his home town of Bennington more than eight decades after his death in WW2. BENNINGTON — Veterans’ and other organizations are expected to provide an escort Thursday for the recently identified remains of…...
'If we don’t write it down, it disappears' Independent historian gathers Vermont veterans’ stories, securing them before they are lost to history
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1729+ words) Over the last year, Dorset-based independent historian Charles "Max" Fish, has been collecting voices and stories from Vermont veterans, and recording their experiences for the Library of Congress Veterans History Project. DORSET — Charles “Max” Fish doesn’t think of history as…...
Bennington man who died during WW2 coming home after DNA match
4+ week, 1+ day ago (1256+ words) Bernard Sweet of Bennington, who died in a POW camp in the Philippines during World War II, will be coming back to his home town for burial, after a DNA match identified his remains. The Silver Star that Bernard Sweet…...
Commentary | Lambers: The Memorial Day before D-Day
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (246+ words) It was Memorial Day in 1944 when some visitors quietly came to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. It was President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his family paying tribute to the Unknown Soldier, who represents…...
Bennington Historical Society Presents | Bennington’s World War II news from home and abroad
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (570+ words) Agnes Rockwood refined "Letter From Home," tightening author Morrison’s writing into print-ready form. More than an editor, Rockwell was also a prolific reporter. She wrote her own column in the paper for almost twenty years, and wrote up virtually every…...
Photos | Honoring an Unsung Hero
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (242+ words) A walk in honor of "Unsung Hero" Paul Yerke concluded at the Vermont Veterans’ Home in Bennington where Yerke was honored for his contributions to the community. A walk in honor of "Unsung Hero" Paul Yerke took place on Saturday…...
Purple Heart recipients honored at Veterans Home event
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (755+ words) Members of the extended family of World War II Army veteran Wally Mattison, front, and other local veterans are shown during an event Monday at the Vermont Veterans Home honoring recipients of the Purple Heart medal. BENNINGTON – In advance of…...