WWII veterans
WWII ‘Screaming Eagle’ veteran Henry Ochsner dies at 96
Henry Ochsner took part in D-Day and later received France’s highest honor. Views: 26
September 9, 2019
12:44 pm
Tag: WWII veterans
memorials
Historical marker in Oregon recognizes nation’s 1st black paratroopers
PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) — History buffs, local officials and a sociology professor recently dedicated a historical marker in Oregon recognizing a segregated Army battalion comprised
September 8, 2019
2:56 pm
WWII veterans
76 years later, Ashland WWII soldier finally returns home
MEDFORD, Ore.– For 76 years, a Rogue Valley family has waited to learn what happened to one of four children lost during World War II.
September 7, 2019
6:28 pm
WWII veterans
MIA PFC Dale W. Ross Comes Home to Rest
On April 9, 1942 Dale W. Ross enlisted in the U. S. Army as a private. After recruit training in Monterey, California he was assigned
September 3, 2019
8:30 am
Post-9/11 veterans
WWII Veteran creates program for Post-9/11 Purple Heart recipients
In 1994, U.S. Army Air Corps WWII Veteran and former POW Clarence Robert “Bud” Shepherd opened a small warehouse in Burlington, North Carolina, to assist
September 2, 2019
1:00 pm
memorials
Pendleton: Marker to honor 555th will be dedicated
The state of Oregon is dedicating its newest historical marker this afternoon (Friday) at 4:30 p.m. It honors the U.S. Army’s 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion,
August 30, 2019
4:30 am
tribal veterans
Navajo Code Talkers: The last of the living WWII heroes share their stories
There are only five living Navajo Code Talkers: Peter MacDonald, Joe Vandever Sr., Samuel F. Sandoval, Thomas H. Begay and John Kinsel Sr. These are their stories.
August 29, 2019
4:11 pm
WWII veterans
75 years later, World War II veterans go back to Paris
In this Aug. 29, 1944 file photo, U.S. soldiers of Pennsylvania’s 28th Infantry Division march along the Champs Elysees, with the Arc de Triomphe in
August 24, 2019
12:34 pm
WWII veterans
Future uncertain for World War II veteran’s ashes found near North Portland armory
A box containing the remains of a Portland man who died 19 years ago was turned into a police station Monday by a person who
August 22, 2019
10:42 am
WWII veterans
WWII paratrooper surprised by party in his honor
HERMISTON — Walt Liebe’s family yearned to know more about his time as a World War II paratrooper. For years, Liebe kept most of it
August 21, 2019
10:39 am
WWII veterans
WWII vets honored in Texas following D-Day events in France
More than 50 World War II veterans who were not able to attend overseas events marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day have been honored in
August 21, 2019
10:17 am
WWII veterans
Vets, vintage aircraft and the end of World War 2
AURORA, Ore. (KOIN) — Hundreds of veterans and their family members flew in vintage aircraft on Wednesday to celebrate the end of World War 2.
August 15, 2019
2:22 pm