My brother, George L. Winkler, and the crew of their B25 went down over the Philippine Island of Cebu, 3 April 1945. It took 2 years for remains to be recovered. In 1949 the crew was buried as a group in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO. My research led me to find additional re...
SSGT Thompson and his crew took off to bomb a railroad bridge at Griegliano, Italy. Weather prevented an attack on the primary target so they diverted to the bridge at Vernio, Franc de Sooty and the bridge at Cecina. During this mission SSGT Thompson's plane was shot down by heavy accurate enemy ...
SP4 Baggett was awarded the Air Medal.
A member of of Nawetsa Dancers from Zuni Pueblo performs a buffalo dance at the Native American Heritage Month Luncheon.
For example, while a Tree for Lori Committee Chair Sue Schlegel originated the idea for a memorial tree, garrison Commander Col. Don Gentry offered the suggestion th...
Private Klindt was awarded the Bronze Star.
“Of the Marines on Iwo Jima, uncommon valor was a common virtue.” – Admiral Chester W. Nimitz
Bryan McCallum was born in Center, Texas on May 16th, 1921 to William Jennings Bryan McCallum, Sr. (1897 – 1970) and Beatrice (Miss. Bea) Martin McCallum (1901 – 1983). The 1930 census shows h...
I would like to thank T. Sgt. Louis John Clever for his service to his country during the Vietnam War. I just found out that he is my cousin thru ancestry.com. I am the 1st family member to say thank you for a job well done! RIP cuz
I first met Evan when we were in Iraq. I spent a lot of time with the fisters. They were my fmaily away from home. Evan was always teasing me and he reminded me of my brother. To me Evan was family. I remember the day Evan was injured. I was watching Conair with Vai. When someone came looking f...
In the journey of life there are planned side trips we take and there are detours that we didn't expect. We are rerouted most of the time and the trip continues with out much delay. The events in some one's life who you would never meet set into motion a whole new journey. Justin I wish I could h...
1st-lt Arthur B. Disney “O-494792” Family and friends always called him Bill. Bill was born in Hanover Maryland on February 19th 1914. He served in the United States Army Air Corps and was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 6th Ferry Group. On July 9th 1943, while piloting his P-38 in route to North ...
He was always dedicated to mission accomplishment and displayed unwavering courage and commitment to his fellow Soldiers, Leaders, and the United States Army.
Honor & Remember Our American Hero
Spc Zachary R. Clouser U.S. Army
Hometown: Dover Pennsylvania
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Pvt. Nealon, you have always been my hero. The place in my memory holds you in the realm of elite heros. I have a grandson, Jude. He is a fine young man and has military service planned for his future. I hold him in the same admiration. There are few words to say how eternally grateful I am fo...
Douglas served as a 1st Lieutenant, Battery B, 97th Field Artillery Battalion, U.S. Army during World War II. He resided in Massachusetts prior to the war.
He enlisted in the Army on January 16, 1941, prior to the war, in Lawrence, Massachusetts. He was noted, at the time of his enlist...