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WWII veteran's remains sent to Texas for burial 80 years after his death

July 16, 2023

WWII veteran's remains sent to Texas for burial 80 years after his death

The remains of 2nd Lt. David Murrell Lewis, a Texan who died during World War II after his aircraft crashed in Romania during Operation Tidal Wave, will be buried Sunday.

Massachusetts-born US soldier who went missing during WWII accounted for using DNA analysis

July 12, 2023

Massachusetts-born US soldier who went missing during WWII accounted for using DNA analysis

The remains of a US Army soldier who fought in World War II have been accounted for after the soldier was reported missing nearly 80 years ago.

Last surviving member of French D-Day unit dead at 100

July 3, 2023

Last surviving member of French D-Day unit dead at 100

Leon Gautier, the last surviving member of France's Kieffer Commando — one of the first to come ashore at Normandy on D-Day — has died after being treated for lung issues. He was 100.

WWII ID card reunited with veteran’s daughter after it was lost at ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ movie

June 28, 2023

WWII ID card reunited with veteran’s daughter after it was lost at ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ movie

A woman was reunited with her late father's WWII identification card after she lost it while attending a "Top Gun: Maverick" movie showing in Manhattan over six months ago.

Jack Carr's take on Audie Murphy, born on this day in 1925: 'They were killing my friends'

June 20, 2023

Jack Carr's take on Audie Murphy, born on this day in 1925: 'They were killing my friends'

Bestselling novelist Jack Carr — who's announced an upcoming nonfiction book series called "Targeted" — weighs in on military hero and actor Audie Murphy, born June 20, 1925.

Poland and Greece join forces in expanding WWII reparations campaign against Germany

June 13, 2023

Poland and Greece join forces in expanding WWII reparations campaign against Germany

Senior officials in Poland announced their intention to broaden their efforts to demand significant reparations from Germany for World War II, seeking support from Greece and others.

D-Day 79 years later: How FDR's powerful prayer united Americans

June 6, 2023

D-Day 79 years later: How FDR's powerful prayer united Americans

On D-Day, June 6, 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt united the nation with a call to spiritual arms, asking Americans to devote themselves to prayer for the invasion's success.

Oregon GOP House leader urged to resign after son poses a Nazi salute

June 6, 2023

Oregon GOP House leader urged to resign after son poses a Nazi salute

Oregon Republican Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson is being urged to resign immediately after her son was photographed posing near a WWII German plane with a Nazi salute.

D-Day: Everything you need to know about the historic World War II battle

June 6, 2023

D-Day: Everything you need to know about the historic World War II battle

The D-Day invasion marked the start of the Battle of Normandy during World War II. The date of the invasion was June 6, 1944, and the entire operation lasted through August 1944.

D-Day battle sites every American should see as epic invasion fascination draws millions to Normandy

June 1, 2023

D-Day battle sites every American should see as epic invasion fascination draws millions to Normandy

Normandy, France, is a major destination for tourists fascinated by the events of D-Day. Here's a look at 12 of the outstanding D-Day sites every visitor should see.