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Fort Myers and Englewood Merchant Mariners awarded Congressional Gold Medal for war service
The News-Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoTwo Southwest Florida Merchant Mariners were honored with a collective Congressional Gold Medal in...
Rockwood's Mathias to join Merchant Marine Academy wrestling program
The Daily American via Yahoo Sports· 12 months agoROCKWOOD ― Grant Mathias has been a leader on the mats, gridiron and in the classroom. Mathias, a...
World War II vet honored in Dover with Congressional Gold Medal: 'It's a big surprise'
Foster's Daily Democrat via Yahoo News· 1 year agoDOVER — World War II veteran John Durkin, who served as a lieutenant in the Merchant Marine,...
Congress bestows its highest honor on WWII merchant marines
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoCongress has bestowed its highest honor on merchant mariners who fought in World War II, almost...
‘The most difficult and dangerous transportation job ever undertaken’
FreightWaves via Yahoo Finance· 11 months agoMerchant mariners during WWII were an integral part of war efforts, despite being lesser known. They...
An overdue honor: St. Johns County WWII veterans receive Congressional Gold Medals
The St. Augustine Record via Yahoo News· 2 years agoIt was a long overdue recognition, officials said, and one that was marked with standing ovations...
'Local hero,' icon, community leader Ed Lanni dies at age 97
Florida Today via Yahoo News· 1 year agoEdward Lanni had a storied career, serving his country for a total of 56 years ― 40 years in the...
Gastonia’s Todd graduates U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
The Gaston Gazette via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWilliam Landry Todd of Gastonia recently graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings...
Jim Banks calls on Buttigieg ‘to correct’ covering of Jesus artwork at Merchant Marine Academy
The Hill via Yahoo News· 1 year agoRep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) is urging Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to take action...
Around Anastasia Island: Local men to receive Congressional Gold Medals
The St. Augustine Record via Yahoo News· 2 years agoTwo Anastasia Island residents — William Pruitt, 105, and Ed Trester, 95, — will be honored for...