Pfc. Frederick Rickard's death on Iwo Jima was the family's second tragedy in four months. His brother died in a Christmas ...

BIRNAMWOOD, Wis. (WAOW) - Rueben Kolpack, a World War II Veteran celebrated his 104th birthday. Rueben Kolpack was drafted into the Army at 21 years old, and served in the 2nd armored division. His ...

Andrew Biggio never met his great-uncle, but he’s gotten to know him well. “My uncle was killed in World War II — I’m named after him,” Biggio said. “He didn’t make it home from his war, and I did. I ...

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Congressman Derrick Van Orden presented a military service award. U.S. Army flight officer Joseph ...

The Arkansas Air and Military Museum will display two historic WWII aircraft this weekend: the C-47A Skytrain That’s All, ...

December 8, 1941, is a day that has lived in infamy. It was the day that the United States — suffering under the tyranny of Franklin Delano Roosevelt — declared ...

William Feldman says peace is found in simple rituals, like a good cigar, a glass of scotch and the wisdom of a well-lived ...

Ruth was born in Illinois on March 16, 1922, the 11th of 12 children. She attended Millikin University, where she studied ...

World War II Roundtable President Col. Don Patton will be the featured speaker for the Washington County Historical Society ...

DELHI TWP, Ohio (WKRC) - Kenneth Beard, a World War II veteran living in Delhi Township, celebrated his 103rd birthday on ...

The four women – including acting legend Marlene Dietrich – whose secret propaganda efforts helped in the World War II fight.

World War II combat veteran Rueben Kolpack celebrated his 104th birthday on Wednesday, March 19. In the days leading up to ...