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Lieutenant) March 12, 2015

Roy Morrison, a retired RCAF Warrant Officer, who served in 35 bombing runs over Germany during the Second World War, recently received his service medals after waiting in limbo for 70 years.

It’s taken 70 years but Roy Morrison’s long-awaited war medals are now in hand. By the fall of...read more

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Shared by DDIke (

HQ Batallón) March 10, 2015

WWII veteran, 89, wounded in France receives belated Bronze Star, Purple Heart for his service. World War II veteran Alfred Bettencourt, left of Cranston, R.I., smiles as he arrives at his surprise medal ceremony Monday, March 9, 2015, in Johnston, R.I. Bettencourt was wounded in France but didn...read more

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HQ Batallón) March 04, 2015

The 101st Airborne Museum 'Le Mess' in Bastogne presents WWII Veteran Stories: Vince Speranza.read more

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Shared by Chindit (

Lieutenant) March 02, 2015

Marine Harry Williams was a machine gun squad leader in WWII and fought in many battles in the South Pacific. One of the most important battles to the United States was Iwo Jima. Mr. Williams speaks about the famous flag photo being raised.read more

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Shared by WWIIRESW (

Lieutenant) February 23, 2015

23/05/2015 to 24/05/2015

It will be 70 years since Victory in Europe (7 May 1945) and Victory Day (9 May 1945) was declared. Relive the amazing spirit and camaraderie of the 1940's and enjoy the various displays. Commemorate the sacrifices made by this tough generation.

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Shared by Fighter Command (

Lieutenant) February 16, 2015

World War II pilot, Captain Jerry Yellin may be 90 years old, but on Valentine's Day he's a total rock star. He's the star of the "Gathering of the Spirit of 45" campaign, the first of its kind in the country.

To begin the seventieth anniversary celebration of the end of WWII in 1945,...read more

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Shared by Hannes Trautloft (

Lieutenant) February 08, 2015

Alex Vraciu was just 25 when he reigned as the Navy’s top World War II fighter ace after downing 19 Japanese aircraft and destroying 21 more on the ground in only eight months in 1944. He died on Jan. 29 in West Sacramento, Calif. He was 96.

According to Sam Roberts, The New York Times'...read more

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Shared by Fighter Command (

Lieutenant) February 06, 2015

According to Mark Reynolds, Daily Express's journalist, the Commander Clive Gwinner played a pivotal role in the Battle of the Atlantic where he became the maritime equivalent of a top 'ace', ruthlessly pursuing enemy 'wolfpacks' in his Royal Navy ships. He was a World War Two hero who destroyed...read more

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Lieutenant) February 03, 2015

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Jimmy Summersides, a World War II veteran, was an adult on paper but just a kid at heart. Acoording to Dan Dakin, Welland Tribune's journalist, at 19 years old,...read more

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Shared by Chindit (

Lieutenant) January 31, 2015

Lt. Col. Edward Saylor, one of four surviving Doolittle Raiders who attacked Japan during a daring 1942 mission credited with rallying American morale during World War II, has died. He was 94.

Saylor was a flight engineer-gunner who volunteered to fly the risky mission that sent B-25s...read more

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Veteran from Nova Scotia receives service medals 70 years late

WWII veteran receives belated Bronze Star, Purple Heart for his service in France

WWII Veteran Stories - Vince Speranza

WWII Marine Veteran Reflects on the Battle of Iwo Jima

Godolphin 1940's Victory Weekend

Godolphin Cross

Pilot who flew last mission of World War II is the star of the "Gathering of the Spirit of 45" campaign

The story of one Ace of World War II who was awarded the Navy Cross

The story of the submarine hunter who destroyed seven enemy U-boats in Battle of the Atlantic

A member of Devil's Brigade who fought in the Anzio battle wins Congressional Gold Medal

Respect for Doolittle Tokyo Raider

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