Jimmy Twedt of Roland was just 17 when he signed up to fight in WWII. He is one of the fallen who will be remembered on ...

Woodson Jr., who was part of the only African American combat unit involved in the D-Day invasion during World War II, spent more than ... "1944 D-Day U.S. Army Medic" on the front.

Woodson Jr., who was part of the only African American combat unit involved in the D-Day invasion during World War II, spent more than ... words "1944 D-Day US Army Medic" on the front.

WASHINGTON — Waverly B. Woodson Jr., who was part of the only African American combat unit involved in the D-Day invasion during World War II, spent more than a day treating wounded troops under ...

The Roland American Legion is honoring a fallen hero as it observes the Memorial Day holiday. "Our small community lost 11 sons, 11 heroes, during World War II," said Legion Post 307 Commander Jim ...

Woodson Jr., who was part of the only African American combat unit involved in the D-Day invasion during World War II, spent more than ... “1944 D-Day US Army Medic” on the front.

80 Years After D-Day the Family of a Black World War II Combat Medic Receives His Medal for Heroism WASHINGTON (AP) — Waverly B. Woodson Jr., who was part of the only African American combat ...

At the time, he was awarded the Bronze Star.Like many World War II veterans ... T-shirts with his photo and the words "1944 D-Day US Army Medic" on the front. "It's been a long, long road ...

Woodson Jr., who was part of the only African American combat unit involved in the D-Day invasion during World War II, spent more than ... words "1944 D-Day US Army Medic" on the front.

Woodson Jr., who was part of the only African American combat unit involved in the D-Day invasion during World War II, spent more than ... “1944 D-Day US Army Medic” on the front.