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102-year-old WWII veteran from segregated mail unit to receive congressional medal

July 27, 2022

102-year-old WWII veteran from segregated mail unit to receive congressional medal

World War II veteran Romay Davis, 102, has been honored for the years of service she dedicated. She's a surviving member of the 888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.

100-year-old WWII veteran throws first pitch at Long Island Ducks ballpark

July 18, 2022

100-year-old WWII veteran throws first pitch at Long Island Ducks ballpark

WWII veteran Henry Levy, who is 100 years old, threw the first pitch at a Men's Senior League Baseball game at Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip, N.Y.

France honors Holocaust victims of mass Paris roundup

July 17, 2022

France honors Holocaust victims of mass Paris roundup

France held a week of ceremonies that culminated on Sunday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of a mass roundup of Jews in Paris under the Nazi occupation.

On Bastille Day, French government says ‘merci’ to 4 American World War II veterans

July 14, 2022

On Bastille Day, French government says ‘merci’ to 4 American World War II veterans

Four American World War II veterans who fought in France were bestowed the Legion of Honor Medal on Bastille Day. The honor is France's highest award.

D-Day war hero dies on Independence Day at 99 years old

July 14, 2022

D-Day war hero dies on Independence Day at 99 years old

D-Day veteran Joseph "Ray" Goulet is remembered for his heroic service during World War II and his outreach within the Portsmouth, N.H., community after his death on July 4, 2022.

Satin Dollz bring big-band sounds of World War II America to New York City

July 11, 2022

Satin Dollz bring big-band sounds of World War II America to New York City

The Satin Dollz, an international performance troupe specializing in 1940s big-band songs that entertain military, veterans and other fans, are performing in New York City in July 2022.

Last surviving 'Band of Brothers' member Bradford Freeman dead at 97

July 6, 2022

Last surviving 'Band of Brothers' member Bradford Freeman dead at 97

Bradford Freeman, the last surviving member of the East Company, made famous in the HBO series "Band of Brothers," has passed away at the age of 97.

Last remaining World War II Medal of Honor recipient to lie in honor at US Capitol

July 4, 2022

Last remaining World War II Medal of Honor recipient to lie in honor at US Capitol

Hershel W. “Woody” Williams, the last remaining World War II Medal of Honor recipient, will lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced.

100-year-old WWII vet breaks down, says this isn't the ‘country we fought for’: ‘I am so upset’

July 3, 2022

100-year-old WWII vet breaks down, says this isn't the ‘country we fought for’: ‘I am so upset’

100-year-old U.S. Marine Carl Spurlin Dekel lamented that the America he sees today is "not what our boys' died for in World War II."

Woody Williams, America's last World War II Medal of Honor recipient, dies

June 29, 2022

Woody Williams, America's last World War II Medal of Honor recipient, dies

Hershel "Woody" Williams, 98, passed away while surrounded by his family on Wednesday. He was America's last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II.