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Cabaldon urges support for Congressional Gold Medal to WWII nurses
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (169+ words) FAIRFIELD" State Sen. Christopher Cabaldon, D-Yolo, has introduced a joint resolution, if supported, who request the U. S. Congress toaward the Congressional Gold Medal to World War II members of the United States Army and Navy nurse corps. The resolution requests the…...
Son pens his parents' love story as survivors of WWII camps
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (967+ words) The Michalski family in the DP camp shortly before departing for the U. S. in 1949. Henry is the baby at right. (Courtesy of Henry Michalski) Henry Michalski talks about his book, "Torn Lilacs," in Florida. It was one of 13 presentations in two…...
World War II pilot plans visit to Rowland Freedom Center
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (203+ words) VACAVILLE " Ret. Col. Joe Peterburs will speak Saturday at the Rowland Freedom Center. He is a World War II veteran who is 101. He also served in Korea and Vietnam. The event is at11 a. m. The museum is located at11 300 County Airport Road in…...
Scaled Vietnam Veterans wall to be dedicated at Rowland Center
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (190+ words) VACAVILLE "Army Capt. Edmond Landers was killed in Vietnam on May 15, 1968. The Vacaville man, who received the Silver Star for his actions, is one of 61 Solano County men who died in the war. "On May 15, at noon, we are having…...
Holocaust survivor talked moved to March 22
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (121+ words) Daily Republic VACAVILLE " A sudden, but minor medical issue postponed Sunday's (March 8) community program featuring Holocaust survivor Eva Schneider at Chabad of Solano County. The event has been rescheduled to March 22." "We are grateful to share that Eva Schneider is…...