Oct 27, 2017 | Army
He enlisted in 1942, and he fought in Europe in 1944 and 1945 as an Army lieutenant with a quartermaster truck company attached to the 11th Armored Division of Lt. General George Patton’s 3rd Army. Primarily assigned to deliver ammunition and gasoline to tanks...
Oct 26, 2017 | Army
Gustav Braun Jr. served during the First World War and was recognized for his fearless service: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gustav J. Braun, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 29-30, 1918. No medical...
Oct 24, 2017 | Army
She was born on April 15, 1919 to the late John W. Spencer and Lula Oliver Booth in Philadelphia. Her nickname, “Kitty,” was given by eight siblings. Her family affectionately addressed her as “Aunt Kitty.” She was educated at the Joseph Singerly Elementary School,...
Oct 19, 2017 | Air Force
In 1941, Warren graduated from Mankato State Teachers’ College (now Minnesota State University-Mankato) with a bachelor’s degree in education, intending to become a college professor. He completed a year of graduate work at the University of Minnesota, but...
Oct 17, 2017 | Army
SSG Joseph A. Chinick died July 13, 1944 in Europe. Joe received the Bronze Star posthumously with no explanation as his effort had been classified as “Secret.” To date, his brother Harold has not been able to learn the reason for the Bronze Star Award. We honor you,...
