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World War II veteran marries bride near Normandy’s beaches. He’s 100; she’s 96
The Columbian· 9 hours agoCARENTAN-LES-MARAIS, France — Together, the collective age of the bride and groom was nearly 200. The location was the elegant stone-worked town hall of Carentan, a key initial D-Day objective ...
Home again from France: World War II veterans return from D-Day commemoration
The Palm Beach Post· 20 hours agoAmerican flags were draped over shoulders, "USA" chants filled the air and "God Bless America" rang...
South Carolina State Museum’s new World War II Exhibit unveiled at D-Day 80th Anniversary Salute
WIS News 10 Columbia· 1 day agoAs the nation continues to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, dozens came out to the South Carolina...
Historic 85-year-old Bossier Parish School District gym gets renovation
Shreveport Times | The Times via Yahoo News· 51 minutes agoThe Benton High Gym first opened in 1939, a few years prior to World War II, and has served its...
World War II veteran, 102, dies in Germany while traveling to France for D-Day ceremonies
USA Today· 3 days agoRobert Persichitti, a 102-year-old World War II veteran who served in the Pacific Theater, died May...
World War II Weekend brings veterans, enthusiasts to Berks County
WFMZ Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey· 2 days agoThousands of people are taking a trip back to the 1940s this weekend in Berks County for World War ...
World War II veteran hopes to take flight again in B-25
WGAL 8 Susquehanna Valley· 2 days agoA World War II veteran had hoped to get the chance to fly again, but the day didn't go as planned....
World War II veterans gather in Abilene
KSNT Topeka· 3 days agoABILENE (KSNT) – Today is the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The mastermind behind the attack – from right here in Kansas. A total of 21 World War II...
Rare American Sherman tank on display at World War II Weekend
WFMZ Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey· 1 day agoIt is a tank that helped the Allies win World War II.
A World War II veteran just married his bride near Normandy’s D-Day beaches. He’s 100, she’s 96
FOX 23 News Albany· 2 days agoCARENTAN-LES-MARAIS, France (AP) — Together, the collective age of the bride and groom was nearly...