He joined the Marines at 16, served as a Raider, and fought at Iwo Jima and Guadalcanal in World War II. Now, he just wants ...

Japan's Emperor Naruhito has announced plans to honor Japanese World War II prisoners during his visit to Mongolia next week ...

So far, he’s up to almost 200 cards just one week out, but he wants to read more kind words with his one birthday wish– ...

Wright, a former corporal with the United States Marine Corps Raider Regiment, bravely fought in Iwo Jima and played a role ...

ALEXANDRIA, La. ( KALB /Gray News) - A World War II veteran in Louisiana is celebrating a milestone birthday. JD Leatherman, ...

Marine veteran Duane Tunnyhill of Bellevue, a survivor of the World War II battle of Iwo Jima, observes a moment of silence during a Veterans Day event at Omaha’s Memorial Park in 2004.

Iwo Jima survivors, from left, Bob Boyd, Vocelka, John Dickinson, Tunnyhill and LeRoy Hanson. Vocelka returned to Nebraska soon after the end of World War II, while Tunnyhill stayed in the Marines ...

LODI — Turning the big 100, a World War II veteran in the California city of Lodi is celebrating his birthday with one wish.

A World War II veteran who survived the Battle of Iwo Jima is now celebrating 100 years of life. Richard Wickenhauser grew up ...

WWII Marine Cpl. Frank S. Wright's 100th birthday wish is to receive 100,000 postcards or birthday cards. Here's where you ...

Turning the big 100, a World War II veteran in the California city of Lodi is celebrating his birthday with one wish.