Samuel H. Kessler, veteran of the 1st Infantry Division was shot and killed in his home last weekend in an apparent robbery. A very sad ending for...
Was doing some research at the library and remembered I promised the local articles on Phil Ward after his passing. Crawfordsville says goodbye...
"The Herald Bulletin", Anderson, Indiana. Melvin's hometown newspaper. December 17, 2010 Melvin Biddle: Reluctant hero Anderson man, last...
Great thread!! My grandfather was a latecomer (late 44 eary 45) to the 61st NCB at Samar and Leyte, with most of his time spent on the former. He...
I don't disagree with your statement on the book "Utmost Savagery" one bit. Alexander's book is probably the best read for the battle analysis as...
Short account of the battle from a Marine veteran. The book; "One Square Mile of Hell: The Battle for Tarawa" by John Wukovits is a great account...
Thanks Steve!
Was talking with my grandfather the other day ( WW II Navy Seabee Vet) on the phone. He said his mothers, brother ( born 1905 Tennessee) was a...
I sure hope i'm one of them. Your a stand up fellow and one of the first members on this forum to welcome me. THANKS FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP!...
As far as personal accounts go in the Western ETO, I am a fan of "Company Commander" (1947) by Charles B. Macdonald. A great story from a...
A lot of great "work in progress" pics showing the current restoration of Memphis Belle, Dayton, OH. National Museum of the USAF - Photo Slideshow}
I was not aware of the number of B-25's still flying. I am certainly not going to miss out on seeing and hearing them flying over in formation....
At least 20 B-25 Mitchell bombers to take part in tribute to Doolittle Tokyo Raiders Posted 3/12/2010 Updated 3/12/2010 by Rob Bardua...
Mr. Willhite lives about 25 minutes from where I live. I have never meet the man, but they ran a nice piece about him and some of his experiences...
Hmmm. The first time I started reading this book I finished it in the same day from pure enjoyment. I have to agree it is one of the best reads...
Ha Ha! Probably some truth to that. My ggg-grandfather came to the county I reside in during 1828 from Eastern Kentucky, as did many other...
Well, from Indiana I scored 61% Dixie. I would call it more 50/50 as I had a grandfather from Tennessee in the Army of Tennessee (C.S.) and a...
Ted, I've been on the job for 21 years, so I really love it when history meets the F.D. Great Site! :D The Stutz Motor Company in...
Thanks for posting. I really enjoyed the article, great insight on the experiences of PFC Eugene Sledge.
A great site dedicated to Army fire trucks and firefighters during war time. On the sidebar a lot of great information and pics taken at military...
