WWII veteran who served European, Pacific theaters to celebrate 100th birthday in Tenino
Many who join the U.S. Navy often cite their desire to sail around the world as motivation. For James "Jim" Gardner, who enlisted during World War II in 1942, that was only part of the reason. The ...
Historian uncovers largely unknown story of the 6888 Battalion with Maryland ties
Tyler Perry's most-watched Netflix film has revealed the hidden history of WWII's only all-black, all-woman battalion with Maryland ties.
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From then to now: A look at Tuskegee Airmen's ties to Boca Raton
In her book "Small Town, Big Secrets," historian Sally J. Ling shares how 28 Black cadets came to Boca Raton to be trained on radar, some of whom would become Tuskegee Airmen.
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The last known WWII soldier of Fayette County reflects on his service
The last known living World War II soldier in Fayette County currently resides in Washington Court House. Edwin A. Rumer is ...