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Amazing America: See how Michigan helped win World War II at the Detroit Historical Museum
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (406+ words) DETROIT, Mich." When the U. S. needed help defeating the Axis Powers, Detroit and the state of Michigan stepped up, providing 30% of the Countries' war materials during World War II. At the Detroit Historical Museum they have put together an exhibit called the…...
Public invited to funeral for WWII veteran with 'no known family to attend his services"
2+ week, 6+ day ago (259+ words) TAUNTON, Mass. (TNND) " The public is invited to come together in Massachusetts to honor a World War II Navy veteran who died without any known relatives to attend his funeral. John Bernard Arnold III, an East Bridgewater resident, passed away…...
Maine WWII veteran identified after 80 years receives burial with military honors
1+ mon, 5+ hour ago (155+ words) U. S. Army Corporal Delmont Johnston of Monmouth (Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency) AUGUSTA, Maine (WGME) -- A World War II veteran from Maine, who was formally identified more than 80 years after his death, has been given a proper burial service in Augusta....
Retired Camp Grayling guardsman awarded Medal of Honor for Vietnam heroism
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (126+ words) WPBN Retired Camp Grayling guardsman awarded Medal of Honor for Vietnam heroism WASHINGTON D. C. (WPBN/WGTU) -- A retired National Guardsman who once served at Camp Grayling in Crawford County received the nation's highest military honor at the White House Monday, as…...
Wings and Wheels event returns to Cadillac, inspiring future aviators
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (249+ words) CADILLAC, Mich. " Aviation enthusiasts and families have a treat in store this weekend as the fifth annual Wings and Wheels event takes flight at the Wexford County Airport. Scheduled for Saturday. .. Wings and Wheels event returns to Cadillac, inspiring future…...
Civil War veteran finally honored with headstone after 111 years
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (273+ words) TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU)" More than a century after his death, Corporal Lyman B. Snow, a veteran of both the Mexican-American War and the Civil War, was honored with a memorial service and a new headstone at Oakwood Cemetery. Snow,…...