Marjorie Ruth Deloach Heuer was born in Villa Grove, Ill., on Feb. 4, 1925, to Mr. and Mrs. George A….
It takes a lot of courage to make a decision in battle that you know will lead to your death….
Charles Morris Blanchard was born Aug. 1, 1934, in Mason City, Iowa, to Morris Charles Blanchard, who was an auto…
Michael J. Giovenazzo was born on Jan. 4, 1921, in Silvis, Ill. He was one of eight siblings in the…
Jerry Lee Danay was born Dec. 5, 1949, in Moline, Ill., to John L. and Helen Danay. He graduated from…
Elizabeth Ann Maes was born May 14, 1914, in Indianapolis, Ind., to Joseph and Katherine Pesut, both Yugoslavian immigrants. She…
Alvin “Jack” Cline was born in Davenport, Iowa, on Sept. 5, 1918. At 12, he played trumpet in his older…
Tony L. Pompa was born on Jan. 17, 1924, in Mexico to Juan and Maria Jesus Pompa. Juan and Maria…
Army Capt. Loren Douglas Hagen joined the Green Berets during the Vietnam War so he could find a childhood friend…
Richard A. Cody was born in Montpelier, Vt., in August 1950. His military journey began at the U.S. Military Academy at West…
Louis L. Longman was born on Jan. 23, 1918, in Murdock, Minn., to George and Ellen Longman. Both of Longman’s…
Robert J. Raymond was born Aug. 15, 1926, and attended high school in LaCrosse, Wisc. After high school, he enlisted…
TOCCOA, Ga. – Most people round the world are familiar with the word “Currahee!” first heard it during an airing…
