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LeRoy B. Miller Jr., talked about the lives he couldn't watch grow up. The 31-year-old World War II soldier was reported missing in action in Germany in 1944. On Aug. 15, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency brought Miller's remains home.
Top collectors on the island have amassed hundreds of thousands of artifacts — and there are still more being found.
Here’s a look at World War II, which lasted from 1939 to 1945. Causes of World War II The Peace of Paris – The treaties worked out in Paris at the end of World War I satisfied few. Germany, Austria an
Aug. 14 is National Navajo Code Talker Day, honoring the over 400 Code Talkers who served alongside U.S. Marines in the Pacific theater
Henry Polichetti, a Cranston resident and World War II veteran, passed away Thursday at the age of 110.NBC 10 recently profiled Polichetti as he celebrated his
An East Texas World War 2 veteran celebrates a big milestone today, turning 100 years old. Surrounded by friends and family, the American hero even got surprise visits from other local veteran groups
Anthony Poto, John’s nephew, was 5 years old when his uncle was killed in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II in 1944. John was 21 years old when he died. “It’s been a long time, 80 years about,” Anthony Poto said. “I come to this place and I cherish this corner.”
Anderson, of Dover, passed away on Aug. 1, at the age of 102. To recognize Anderson's lifetime of service, Governor Meyer ordered flags at all state-owned buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Friday, Aug. 15.
The Wood County Historical Commission is hosting of mobile museum of WWII exhibits in honor for 80th anniversary of the war ending.
President Harry Truman announced Aug. 14, 1945, that Japan had surrendered unconditionally to end World War II. In several stories published in an extra edition Aug. 15, the Democrat and Chronicle reported that “Joy reigned supreme” in the area.