After 50 years, this WWII soldier finally received his Medal of Honor
After decades of discrimination, Vernon Baker was finally recognized for his heroism during an assault on a German stronghold during WWII.
By Jon Guttman
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The World War II destroyer escort that fought like a battleship
Many acts of heroism occurred during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, including a remarkable fight by the destroyer escort Samuel B Roberts.
By Jon Guttman
WWII veteran receives France’s highest honor
Ernest Marvel was awarded the French Legion of Honor in July — almost 80 years after he helped liberate the country from the Germans in World War II.
By Shannon Marvel McNaught, The News Journal
Surprise, kill, vanish: ‘Jedburghs’ led way for US cyber, special ops
WWII's "Jedburghs" show how an unconventional take on cross-functional partnerships can operate effectively in politically sensitive environment.
By Nicholas Dockery and Margaret Smith
WWII tail gunner’s harrowing story preserved in a comic
Former WWII POW Russell Scott died in 2019, but a Virginia Commonwealth University student created a three-panel comic describing his experience.
By Bill Lohmann, The Richmond Times-Dispatch
Remains of WWII solider identified as North Carolina man
Army Pfc. David Owens will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.
Veteran honored for once-secret role in WWII ‘Ghost Army’
The “Ghost Army” formed in 1944 with a key job: deceive the German military as to the whereabouts of Army divisions.
By Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan, The News & Observer
Navajo Code Talker Samuel Sandoval dies
Hundreds of Navajos were recruited from the vast Navajo Nation to serve as Code Talkers with the U.S. Marine Corps. Only three are still alive today.
101-year-old veteran recalls World War II battle in Italy
Billy Earl Kirby was a 23-year-old Army infantryman when he was injured in one of the fiercest battles between American and German forces in World War II.
By Drew C. Wilson, The Wilson Times
Date set to honor WWII Medal of Honor recipient at US Capitol
Hershel W. “Woody” Williams will lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday.
How a WW2 banana shortage changed the course of Twinkie history
If not for World War II, we'd all be eating banana Twinkies.
By Sarah Sicard
Jewish troops who died in World War II finally receive Star of David headstones
This week, seven more fallen Jewish-American soldiers from WWII will have new Star of David markers installed at their graves.
By Davis Winkie