The men in his unit called their medic the "gentle giant," for Tech. 5 Alfred L. Wilson towered over the rest of them as he administered the treatments. When Carolyn McKinney set out to learn more about her deceased uncle, the men of 328th Infantry of the 26th Division told her they had loved the...
Kendell:My beloved son was born on the Island of Trinidad on August 17TH.1984.He was the most beautiful baby I ever saw.He migrated to the U.S.in 1999.Kendell was fun loving outgoing and had and infectious smile,He loved music and was very artistic.he also found joy in spoiling his younger siblin...
How did you meet your spouse?
I was a bet between friends. A friend of Eugene's was hitting on me for weeks when I was working in the mall. Eugene asked his friend, why haven't you asked her out. He replied "she wont go out with me". Eugene said I bet if you asked her she would. It's eas...
I can only assume that Robert was exhilarated in hearing the news his first assignment was the U.S.S. Arizona. In 1937, the Arizona was no ordinary ship. It was the flagship of the U.S. Naval Pacific Fleet, but more so, the ship had become world famous in 1934 due to Warner Brothers filming the r...
The years may pass but we will always remember the special son we had for 23 years. Your dedication and courage make us proud . Until we meet again we keep you in our hearts.
Enemy fire caused Black Hawk crash that killed 6 soldiers
Staff report
Enemy fire caused the helicopter crash that killed six soldiers in Afghanistan in December, officials said today.
Five soldiers from Fort Riley, Kan., and one based in Europe were killed Dec. 1...
My uncle was a marine in WWII. He was wounded on March 13, 1945 in Iwo Jima. He died of his wounds 2 days later on March 15. He died 2 yrs before I was born, however, my family talked about him often. Rest in peace Uncle Joe.
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the Weapons Company, Twenty-seventh Marines, Fifth Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces during the seizure of Iwo Jima in the Volcano Islands, 8 March 1945. F...
Nick was a mission qualified MH-47G Crew Chief on a Chinook Helicopter flying over 412 combat flight hours. Nick was the assistant training NCO. “For he loved to fight, fought to win, and would rather die than quit.” NSDQ On October 26th, 2009, Nick did pay the ultimate sacrifice in a helicopt...
Press Release | Oct. 27, 2026
Airman Accounted For From World War II (Yaw, M.)
WASHINGTON –
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced today that U.S. Army Air Forces Sgt. Myron L. Yaw, 20, who was killed during World War II, was accounted for June 25, 2026.
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I forever miss the glint of mischief in your eyes right before we got into trouble! I know you've been busy being my guardian angel and all. I'm going to run the Army Ten Miler in 2015, just for you (since I still hate running). Fav said he would too, and I'm trying to get Stacey and Bailee to tr...
I grew up with Johnny Yarger in Brockway Montana. John was born on a Saturday on 26 Feb 1949 in Miles City Montana.Johnny volunteered for Viet Nam and started his tour date Friday 02 Aug 1968 with the Armies 9th Infantry Div. Johnny was killed in action in Dinh Tuong South Viet Nam on Sunday 23 ...
Scotland This is an example of a letter the censors got hold of. This is the letter in which he told his mom about joining "an outfit of special troops" -- Darby's Rangers. The Rangers were a pretty well-kept secret until the raid on Dieppe. There was just a small contingent of Rangers that...