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“Duke” Hedman was the First American Aerial Ace of World War II
He is a first rate combat pilot and the reckless bravery of his attacks … are something you can well be proud of.” When one ...
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Chicago Marine finally laid to rest more than 80 years after World War II death
The World War II soldier lost in battle more than 80 years ... He was among the 1,000 Marines and sailors who died that day. Van Heck was buried among the unknowns at a national memorial cemetery ...
One of the first Black men to join US Marine Corps honored by Va. leaders on his birthday
Virginia General Assembly commends Retired Master Gunnery Sergeant Carroll Braxton in celebration of his 100th birthday.
Purple Heart returned to World War II hero's family in Decatur, Illinois
DECATUR, Ill. (CBS) -- The family of a U.S. Marine from downstate Decatur who served in World War II has been reunited with ...
Omaha WWII Marine wounded at Iwo Jima dies at 98
Pfc. Duane Tunnyhill of Omaha was ready to die with his fellow Marines at Iwo Jima. He survived and lived another 80 years to become the last man ...
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World War II marine laid to rest in Illinois 82 years after death
NBC Universal, Inc. On Tuesday, surviving family members gathered at Queen of Heaven Catholic Mausoleum in Hillside to lay to rest Marine Corps Sgt ... 1943 during World War II.
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Storied Marine infantry battalion to be transformed into Littoral Combat Team
A historic Marine infantry battalion, whose regimental colors were burned prior to their capture during World War II and was ... and delivered to the United States Marine Corps History Division ...