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Medals of World War 2 hero who was prisoner of war to fetch thousands at auction
A collection of rare medals belonging to a Battle of France war hero who survived being captured by the Germans is set to fetch thousands after being discovered. Major Harold Henry Merton served in ...
Pennsylvania 'Rosie the Riveter' highlights vital role women played in World War II
During World War II, nearly 6 million women joined together to help the war effort. The group was represented by the iconic ...
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen honors sisters, ages 101 and 103, for work at WWII bomber plant
Two sisters, who are 101 and 103 years old, were honored by Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on Monday for their work at the World War II bomber plant where the ...
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The WWII Fighter Ace and Medal of Honor Recipient Who Helped Give America the Super Bowl
As a fighter ace who received the Medal of Honor after shooting down 26 Japanese planes over Guadalcanal during World War II, Joe Foss was accustomed to bold action. He was not afraid to think big ...
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The Still-Living Janitor Who Received a 'Posthumous' Medal of Honor
Army Pvt. William Crawford was declared killed in action and was awarded a posthumous Medal of Honor, which was presented to ...
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The man, the myth, the Congressional Medal of Honor recipient – Ernest Kouma
From the battlefields of World War II to a pivotal stand during the Korean War, retired Master Sgt. Ernest R. Kouma’s journey ...
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Military medals presented to late Sioux City veteran's family
Edward Motz served in the Army and had earned the WWII Victory Medal, the WWII Honorable Service Lapel button, the Good ...