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 ...

my only child, michael served 3 tours first 2 operation iraqi freedom.he joined national gaurd then signed regular army during first deployment served 7 yrs planned for military retirement awards too many to list including purple heart and bronze star. he had one daughter brianna jean born 02-11-...

USS Arizona Whale Boat Team Standing left to right:
Lawrence J. Griffin, Herbert A. Dreesbach, Marvin A. Hughes, John McRay Baker, Eugene Brickley, Gordon E. Shive, and Burnis L. Bond.

Kneeling left to right:
Francis J. Pedrotti, Robert C. Erskine, Robert W. Dunnam, Donald E...

Pvt. F.B. Lucio, born Nov. 28, 1917, in Mexico, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ysaac B. Lucio, 1509 Hotchkiss, Houston, received his education at Harris Grammar and Milby High School, Houston. Entered the service Dec. 29, 1942, at Houston; was assigned to Army Hdqtrs. 43rd Inf. Div. Trained at Camp Wolters ...

Staff Sergeant Howard E. Woodford

Alan was my son-in-law. His birth and death dates will always be marked in my life. Alan gave his life in pursuit of the freedoms we have as Americans. He fought for strangers to have that same freedom. He is a hero and I was blessed to have known him. He remains an inspiration as it is in his ho...

"Tribute to Kenny" by Shelley Vinson https://m.youtube.com/results?q=tribute+to+kenny+shelley+vinson&sm=12

Purple Heart

Class of 1945 song written by Hackman. From the Summer 1944 Tower Light.

2010 Deployment to Afghanistan
1st Battalion 2d Marine Regiment
Camp Lejeune, N.C.

KIA: August 7, 2010 in Helmand province, Afghanistan

A NOTE FROM KEVIN’S MOTHER

Kevin was all about helping others. He was known for his intelligence, optimism, and will ...

Frank entered the US Army in May 1942. After completing basic training in Camp Wheeler, Georgia, he was assigned to Company B, 18th Infantry, 1st Division. He never received the furlough normally given to soldiers after basic training, and his unit was rushed to a staging area in Scotland. They i...