Profiles

John “Ace” Aister: You Appreciate Everything

Doug Meffley2019-07-02T16:41:52-05:00

The morning he left for the Vietnam War, John Aister’s father drove him to the train station and left him with words of wisdom he never forgot: "Come back home" and "There will be a day when you appreciate water and bread.”

John “Ace” Aister: You Appreciate EverythingDoug Meffley2019-07-02T16:41:52-05:00

Louie Obed Rodriguez: Being Dealt the Ace of Spades from the Army 1st Brigade

Ryan Walters2019-05-31T12:14:13-05:00

U.S. Army Vietnam Schererville, IN [...]

Louie Obed Rodriguez: Being Dealt the Ace of Spades from the Army 1st BrigadeRyan Walters2019-05-31T12:14:13-05:00

Joseph Lamy: Purple Heart Combat Medic

Ryan Walters2019-05-31T12:13:01-05:00

U.S. Army Vietnam Palos Heights, IL [...]

Joseph Lamy: Purple Heart Combat MedicRyan Walters2019-05-31T12:13:01-05:00

Eddie Krupiczowicz: Why Eddie Loves His Country

Ryan Walters2019-05-31T12:11:24-05:00

U.S. Army Vietnam Villa Park, IL [...]

Eddie Krupiczowicz: Why Eddie Loves His CountryRyan Walters2019-05-31T12:11:24-05:00

John Jacobson: Four Tours as a Navy Seabee – A Proud Group of Servicemen

Ryan Walters2019-05-31T12:08:34-05:00

U.S. Navy Vietnam Des Plaines, IL [...]

John Jacobson: Four Tours as a Navy Seabee – A Proud Group of ServicemenRyan Walters2019-05-31T12:08:34-05:00

Anthony Isadore Senior: Supply Sergeant – Routine, Dangerous, and Sometimes Surprising Benefits

Ryan Walters2019-05-31T12:06:38-05:00

U.S. Army Vietnam Crestwood, IL [...]

Anthony Isadore Senior: Supply Sergeant – Routine, Dangerous, and Sometimes Surprising BenefitsRyan Walters2019-05-31T12:06:38-05:00

Barry Greenberg: The Army Version of Hanoi Hannah

Ryan Walters2019-05-31T12:02:08-05:00

U.S. Army Vietnam Naperville, IL [...]

Barry Greenberg: The Army Version of Hanoi HannahRyan Walters2019-05-31T12:02:08-05:00

Salvatore “Sam” DiPrima: Going Out to Sea to Find His Calling

Ryan Walters2019-05-31T11:58:08-05:00

U.S. Navy Vietnam Naperville, IL [...]

Salvatore “Sam” DiPrima: Going Out to Sea to Find His CallingRyan Walters2019-05-31T11:58:08-05:00

Robert “Bob” Bruzek: Navy Seabee Exchanges Electricity for Fresh Bread

Ryan Walters2019-05-31T09:50:16-05:00

U.S. Navy Vietnam Mount Prospect, IL [...]

Robert “Bob” Bruzek: Navy Seabee Exchanges Electricity for Fresh BreadRyan Walters2019-05-31T09:50:16-05:00

Robert “Arch” Archibald: The Dangerous Early Years of Vietnam

Ryan Walters2019-05-31T09:18:11-05:00

U.S. Air Force Vietnam Wilmette, IL [...]

Robert “Arch” Archibald: The Dangerous Early Years of VietnamRyan Walters2019-05-31T09:18:11-05:00

Fred Staron: 75 Years Ago With the 5th Army in Europe Seems Like Yesterday

Doug Meffley2019-05-06T16:24:02-05:00

U.S. Army World War II Berkeley, IL [...]

Fred Staron: 75 Years Ago With the 5th Army in Europe Seems Like YesterdayDoug Meffley2019-05-06T16:24:02-05:00

Ken Shoberg: More Than Just a Simple Corpsman

Doug Meffley2019-05-07T10:29:28-05:00

U.S. Navy Korean War Wheaton/Arlington Heights, IL [...]

Ken Shoberg: More Than Just a Simple CorpsmanDoug Meffley2019-05-07T10:29:28-05:00

Joe and Frank Ring: Brothers Who Served At Different Times Share More Than Just an Army Bond

Doug Meffley2019-05-06T12:34:22-05:00

U.S. Army Korean and Vietnam Wars Chicago [...]

Joe and Frank Ring: Brothers Who Served At Different Times Share More Than Just an Army BondDoug Meffley2019-05-06T12:34:22-05:00

Bill Grady: From B-24’s in WWII To The Rockford Airport, Radar Impacted His Life

Doug Meffley2019-05-06T11:34:24-05:00

U.S. Army World War II Rockford, IL [...]

Bill Grady: From B-24’s in WWII To The Rockford Airport, Radar Impacted His LifeDoug Meffley2019-05-06T11:34:24-05:00

George Dirkes: Make Your Own Thunder!

Doug Meffley2019-05-05T10:49:18-05:00

U.S. Army Korean War Indian Head Park, [...]

George Dirkes: Make Your Own Thunder!Doug Meffley2019-05-05T10:49:18-05:00

John Debnar: A Four Year Band “Gig” in Alaska Including The Aleutian Islands

Doug Meffley2019-05-05T10:41:42-05:00

U.S. Air Force Korean War Oak Brook, [...]

John Debnar: A Four Year Band “Gig” in Alaska Including The Aleutian IslandsDoug Meffley2019-05-05T10:41:42-05:00

Matthias Burger, Jr.: German Immigrant From WWII Era Fights For His Country in Korea

Doug Meffley2019-05-03T22:44:45-05:00

U.S. Army Korean War Park Ridge, IL [...]

Matthias Burger, Jr.: German Immigrant From WWII Era Fights For His Country in KoreaDoug Meffley2019-05-03T22:44:45-05:00

William Bike: Role of Merchant Marine in WWII Finally Recognized

Doug Meffley2019-08-02T20:46:36-05:00

U.S. Merchant Marine World War II Manteno, [...]

William Bike: Role of Merchant Marine in WWII Finally RecognizedDoug Meffley2019-08-02T20:46:36-05:00

Art Berg: Serving Many Roles From Infantryman to Bandsman to MP

Doug Meffley2019-05-03T16:23:40-05:00

U.S. Army World War II Woodridge, IL [...]

Art Berg: Serving Many Roles From Infantryman to Bandsman to MPDoug Meffley2019-05-03T16:23:40-05:00

Albert Armellino: A Factory Supervisor Becomes a Trainer for the Recoilless Rifle

Doug Meffley2019-05-02T15:58:11-05:00

U.S. Army World War II Steger, IL [...]

Albert Armellino: A Factory Supervisor Becomes a Trainer for the Recoilless RifleDoug Meffley2019-05-02T15:58:11-05:00