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Meet local 101-year-old World War II Veteran who fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima
LISBON, N.D. (Valley News Live) - At the North Dakota Veterans Home in room D121 lives a 101-year-old World War II veteran.
In 1945, her grandfather stormed the black sand beaches of Iwo Jima. 80 years later, she’s retracing his footsteps
Marty Connor was 18 years old when he fought all 36 days during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945. But perhaps his greatest legacy would be what happened after the war. 80 years after Iwo Jima, his ...
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In 1945, her grandfather stormed the black sand beaches of Iwo Jima. 80 years later, she’s retracing his footsteps
Iwo Jima (which means “sulfur island” in Japanese) was the site of one of World War II’s most important — and bloody — battles. In 1970, Connor returned to the island alongside his wife ...
Inspired by sea stories: Providence's Jarek Marte found purpose in the Navy
Providence native Jarek Marte’s life-changing enlistment led him to serve aboard USS Iwo Jima as a Navy weapons specialist.
Local heroes return: Asheville welcomes veterans from Blue Ridge Honor Flight to DC
More than 350 people gathered at the Asheville airport in a hangar to welcome home 99 veterans who had flown on the Blue ...
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Living History: Milwaukee Brewers help celebrate 105th birthday of remarkable WWII veteran Ed Miklavcic
It was a remarkable moment 105 years in the making. A roaring crowd cheering for Brookfield's Ed Miklavcic as he entered American Family Field.However, this is a story that began ...