Mario Cherry was, by all accounts, a nice man. He served in the 104th Infantry Division of the Army, also known as the Timberwolves and the Nightfighters, in World War II. During the final months of ...
American service members have long spent holidays in dangerous places, far from family. These days, home is a video chat or Skype call away. But during World War II, packages, letters and radio ...
A historical story in Thursday’s Washington Post struck a local chord as Veterans Day recedes and a notable North Platte anniversary approaches. The war officially ended with Japan’s formal surrender ...
During World War II, soldiers and sailors who were on leave were looking for someplace to relax. In Providence, there were "canteens” that served refreshments, had dancing and other activities for ...
HERCULANEUM, Mo. — A determined stranger recently tracked down Bill Haggard to give him some surprising news. The man had a canteen that Haggard’s father, Casey Glenwood Haggard, carried as a soldier ...
As North Platte's World War II Canteen closes on April 1, 1946, founder Rae Wilson (left) and Helen Christ, her 1942-46 successor as Canteen commander, help lower its iconic sign from its perch ...
Milo "Mike" Shavlik, born Dec. 30, 1925, will be honored at his 100th birthday party from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at North ...
Editor's note: This story originally appeared in 2015:During World War II, many cities and towns were trying to curb the growing juvenile delinquency problem resulting from a lack of recreational ...
<P> When the 1940s era music ceased, seniors — many topped in hand-made garrison caps — were given "military orders" Friday in the dining room at the Calvert Pines Senior Center when it ...
The National World War II Museum in New Orleans has awarded Satterfield and Pontikes Construction Group, LLC a $42 million construction contract as part of the $61 million next phase of the Museum's $ ...
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