PFC Arnold was awarded the Purple Heart.
A Glenolden (PA) soldier who crawled through heavy enemy fire to drag two wounded companions to safety during fighting in the A Shau Valley in Vietnam has been awarded the Silver Star, posthumously. The award was presented to the family of SP4 William F. Baggs Jr. last week in ceremonies at Pe...
To the loving amazing fallen father husband and hero to our family and our country KIA 30 May 2007
Ben,
It has been over 7 years now and I still miss you every day! Life has been very difficult without your smiling face and I could always count on you to be there when I needed someone! You were and still are my shining star, my pride and joy! You lifted me up when I was down and...
I want to send you information about the B-17 "Cicero Kid" explosion over FOUCHES (Belgium)and the death of John J. CHIMENTI, the pilot. Most of the information come from William FOSTER from Auburn, NY, navigator aboard the flying fortress in 1944.
I really appreciate the time and service you gave to our country and for allowing me to have the freedoms that I have I love you very much!!!!
Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice for your country! Your family has thought and talked about you many, many times over the years. We are so proud to have had you in the family, and so very sad that your life was cut so short. At 18 years of age, your life had so many good things in y...
We miss you and love you! Today marks your eight year anniversary of your passing and it doesn't get any easier. Your son is a beautiful boy - you'd be so proud of him. Although I know you're watching down on us, I wish you never left but I know we'll see you again.
My son was truly a leader. He is a strong and motivated individual.His unit told me that he was either on convoy, working on the vehicle or helping to build what they needed. he was a great carpenter, taking aftoer his father and grandfather. He was always true to his word,was willing to offer an...
Matthew L. Ceranich, Uncle Matty to me, was the only uncle I never knew as I was not yet born when he was killed in 1944 on a gunnery training mission over Manfredonia, Italy, Sept. 14, 1944. Just 10 minutes after takeoff, as stated in the accident report, while setting up the autopilot, the pilo...