National World War Ii Memorial News Archives

T he operation had been planned for weeks.Organizers held a pre-mission briefing days before.

Published: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 3:47 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 3:47 p.m. Washington, D.C., provides numerous attractions for visitors and plays such an important role in American history.

WASHINGTON - Alfred Denissen raised up from his wheelchair parked among the 400,000 or so white marble headstones in Arlington National Cemetery.

Northeast Wisconsin World War II veterans visited Washington, D.C., Oct. 27, 2009.

APPLETON - Ninety-five veterans have landed in Washington where they are part of the Old Glory Honor Flight's maiden journey to visit the World War II Memorial.

Four of the 126 Tennessee Valley veterans eligible for the Honor Flight today are from the Sand Mountain area.

Font size: [A] [A] [A] WASHINGTON, D.C. A - John Yost, with tears building in the corner of his eyes, stood still and solemn as a zephyr of wind disturbed the otherwise pleasant autumn afternoon.

Local World War II veterans have given the Central Iowa Honor Flight their top endorsement.

By PATRICK MEIGHAN, Staff Writer pmeighan@nashuatelegraph.com When George Hynes got off the bus upon returning home a year after World War II ended, all he got was a brief "hello" from his father.

More than 100 World War II veterans from South Dakota are in Washington, D.C. to visit the national memorial that stands in their honor.

Mundy was killed on Sept. 23 when he was hit while riding his motorcycle. Police said the driver of the car was trying to escape paying for a $27 gas bill at a convenience store.

It's been more than 64 years since the Japanese Instrument of Surrender, which officially ended World War II, was signed aboard the USS Missouri.

The veterans heard it again and again, above the cheers and applause, louder even than the bagpipes.

More than 100 veterans from southern New Mexico met with U.S. Sen. Tom Udall at the national World War II memorial in Washington, D.C. The group of veterans - who served during World War II, Vietnam and the Korean War - traveled in matching yellow jackets as part of a free trip organized by a national organization that aims to bring veterans to see ...

Not many 4-H experiences bring tears to the eyes of 4-Ha ers and participants. But teardrops fell on both sides during the welcome back the evening of Wednesday, Sept.

The Honor Flight can be a moving experience for veterans and their guardians. J.B. Jaco was one of 10 Sand Mountain veterans eligible for the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., on Aug.

American Legion Mebane Memorial Post 95 is planning a trip for local World War II veterans to the the National World War II Memorial in Washington.

Clarence DeGrave, 91, of Haverhill folds his arms and sinks a little in his living room chair.

Leo Carvis an 87-year-old World War II veteran and Woodstock resident participated in an Honor Flight to the WWII memorial in Washington on Wednesday.

Sixteen million Americans served in this nation's military forces during the most horrific war in history - World War II.