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World War II vet finds he was due for Distinguished Flying Cross since ’45

WW 2 Soldiers — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:06:09 +0000

World War II vet finds he was due for Distinguished Flying Cross since ’45 (Austin American-Statesman) – Wally Bludworth of Kyle flew 34 bombing missions in B-24 planes over Germany during World War II, including 19 in which he returned to England with engines shot out and fuel lines leaking. “One time there were 134 flak holes in the airplane when we returned,” he said.

Millvale WWII POW Gets Purple Heart 65 Years Later

WW 2 Soldiers — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:09:57 +0000

Millvale WWII POW Gets Purple Heart 65 Years Later (WTAE-TV Pittsburgh) – Shot down over Germany during World War II, David Rohm thought he was going to die. But the tech sergeant from Millvale survived his wound — along with more than a year in a POW camp — and is getting a Purple Heart after a 65-year wait.

Flew in Enola Gay during WWII

WW 2 Soldiers — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:07:57 +0000

Flew in Enola Gay during WWII (Chicago Sun-Times) – Imagine Joyce H. Kress’ surprise when she read about the atomic bomb being dropped on Japan and realized that she had once ridden on the plane that made the historic flight.

Philippine veterans line up for long-awaited U.S. war benefits

WW 2 Soldiers — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:07:58 +0000

Philippine veterans line up for long-awaited U.S. war benefits (Los Angeles Times) – The Obama stimulus package addresses a broken promise made during World War II. In Manila, many of the applicants are sick, weak and short on time. The slow march begins each day before sunrise as old soldiers, many hobbling on canes or pushed in wheelchairs, line up across the Philippines, hoping for some American stimulus.

All Female African American World War II Unit Honored

WW 2 Soldiers — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:06:15 +0000

All Female African American World War II Unit Honored (Skanner) – The last surviving members of the only all female African American Army unit to deploy in World War II were honored by the U.S. Army last week.

G also stands for the Greatest Generation

WW 2 Soldiers — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:14:03 +0000

G also stands for the Greatest Generation (Foxboro Reporter) -

So many old warriors take their memories with them to the grave. In 2003, with the publication of his fourth book “Foxborough: World War II,” town historian Jack Authelet performed an enormous service to the World War II generation, and to Foxboro’s memory some of its bravest citizens.

Ceremony at Quonset honors 7 Tuskegee Airmen

WW 2 Soldiers — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:23:22 +0000

Ceremony at Quonset honors 7 Tuskegee Airmen (The Providence Journal) – The nation’s first black aviation unit, which underwent segregated flight training in Alabama, proved its mettle in World War II.

Exhibit on German POWs has a Hampshire tie-in

WW 2 Soldiers — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:14:19 +0000

Exhibit on German POWs has a Hampshire tie-in (The Courier News) -

Back in 1942, during the height of World War II, Hampshire was a thriving farming town. While many Americans were overseas fighting in the war, much of the work here on the farm and at the canning factory was being done by German prisoners of war.

65 years after surviving Nazi capture, Ross vet gets medal

WW 2 Soldiers — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:10:14 +0000

In World War II, David Rohm of Ross broke his pelvis as he parachuted over Germany when his plane was shot down by Nazi fighters. He received no medical treatment and spent the next 14 months as a POW. Today, the 86-year-old gets his Purple Heart.

World War II: 63 years after

WW 2 Soldiers — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:11:20 +0000

World War II: 63 years after (Kurdish Media) – Since World War II many things have changed in the world, both in economy and warfare. Post-WW II atmosphere initiated competition for the world´s true hegemon.