William M. Van Duyn: Master of Repair and Rescue
MicheleZander2018-09-02T20:17:15-05:00Master of Repair and Rescue
George D. Logothetis: MIA in Korea, Fortunate to Return
MicheleZander2019-10-10T10:53:29-05:00MIA in Korea, Fortunate to Return
Erwin B. Forde: From Medic to Motor Pool Mechanic
MicheleZander2018-09-02T20:15:49-05:00From Medic to Motor Pool Mechanic
Howard J. Adolph: From Normandy to Berchtesgaden, Diving into Foxholes
MicheleZander2018-09-02T20:11:47-05:00From Normandy to Berchtesgaden, Diving into Foxholes
Eugene Callen: Lucky To Survive, Multiple Times
MicheleZander2020-10-02T10:11:34-05:00Lucky To Survive, Multiple Times
Francis J. Haynes: A Proud Tradition of Service
MicheleZander2018-08-02T17:50:15-05:00A Proud Tradition of Service
John A. Caruso: Italian Born – American Made
MicheleZander2018-08-02T17:44:37-05:00Italian Born - American Made
John T. O’Connell: From One Firefight to Another
MicheleZander2018-07-05T12:44:34-05:00From One Firefight to Another
Laurence M. (Laury) Feldman: Battalion Clerk Has Its Privileges
MicheleZander2018-07-05T12:35:54-05:00Battalion Clerk Has Its Privileges
Charlie C. Dobbins: Always Up For a Challenge In Thirty Years of Active Duty
MicheleZander2018-07-05T12:34:41-05:00Always Up For a Challenge In Thirty Years of Active Duty
James M. Connellan: GI’s Do More Than Fight in a War Zone
MicheleZander2018-07-01T20:54:31-05:00GI’s Do More Than Fight in a War Zone
Herbert (Herb) W. Nadelhoffer: Learning the Language and Ways of the Military
MicheleZander2018-07-01T20:51:58-05:00Learning the Language and Ways of the Military
John (Alan) Matson: Carpenter, Pipe Fitter, Electrician and Tinsmith – At Forty Below
MicheleZander2018-07-09T19:18:18-05:00Carpenter, Pipe Fitter, Electrician and Tinsmith - At Forty Below
Erwin (Erv) A. Hankes: Vital Communications and 15 Months of Smelly Rice Paddies
MicheleZander2018-07-01T19:32:01-05:00Vital Communications and 15 Months of Smelly Rice Paddies
Elmer (John) Gebel: Forty B-24 Combat Missions Begin with the Palau Islands
MicheleZander2018-06-28T20:03:34-05:00Forty B-24 Combat Missions Begin with the Palau Islands
Roger G. Liddicoatt: I Never Give Up!
MicheleZander2018-06-01T21:13:20-05:00Roger readily admits he was “scared as hell” when he was taken. The Chinese soldiers wrapped a tourniquet around his leg to stop the bleeding, and slapped something mysterious on his wounds. Then, he was held in a 4’ x 6’ cell with a low ceiling, where he survived on a diet of raw fish and rice, and an occasional helping of green, spicy kimchi.
Maj. General Clifton C. Capp: When Duty Calls A Leader Answers
MicheleZander2018-06-01T21:13:31-05:00General Capp retired from the military in 1983 after almost 36 years of service in the Illinois National Guard, the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army Reserve. During his military career he was highly decorated, earning the Distinguished Service Medal; the Meritorious Service Medal; the Army Commendation Medal; the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters; the United Nations Service Medal; the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with two hourglass devices (denoting 20+ years of service); the National Defense Service Medal; the Army Service Ribbon; and the Bronze Order of the de Fleury Medal, presented to an outstanding individual who has rendered significant service or support to an element of the Engineer Regiment.
William (Bill) Haggerty: His Uniform Was A Bathing Suit And Helped Save Many Lives
MicheleZander2018-06-01T21:14:03-05:00Bill’s ticket home came in the form of the 1956 Olympic trials. U.S. servicemen in Japan were qualifying for swimming and diving, and Bill won platform diving for the Armed Services in the Far East.
Arnold R. Painter, Jr.: Military Service – A Family Tradition With Surprising Twists
MicheleZander2018-06-01T21:14:14-05:00By the summer of 1953, Arnie was promoted to 1st Sergeant. During the fierce battle around Pork Chop Hill, 1st Sergeant (E7) Arnold R. Painter Jr., was wounded when he took a bayonet to his midsection ... His next recollection was waking up on a hospital ship, recovering from his injuries. As fate would have it, in the bed next to him was none other than Arnold R. Painter, Arnie's father, who was recovering from his fourth eye operation. As soon as Arnie Sr. was able to focus, he recognized his son, and stated, “Arnie, (expletives deleted !) what are you doing here? ” The 1st Sergeant immediately notified the Army that his son, Arnie Jr. was only 16, and had lied on his enlistment papers.