To many people, the great heroes of our media are heroes of the big screen who informed our morality of right and wrong as much as familial interaction did. But who speaks of the heroes of the interactive media? Your Lara Crofts and your Master Chiefs get a lot less attention, except when being blamed for any form of delinquency. So that's what this podcast is here to do, to shine a light on those who inspire us within video games. Heroes never die, they just respawn.
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Lagging Balls: A World of Warcraft, Heroes of the Storm, Overwatch & Other Blizzard Games Podcast
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Lagging Balls is your Blizzard Games Community-Focused Podcast. For the people, by some people. Covering World of Warcraft, Heroes of the Storm, Overwatch, and Diablo III weekly. Podcast RSS URL: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:154654241/sounds.rss
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Stories of World War Two Fallen Heroes and the Researchers Who Find Their Stories.
Stories Behind the Stars, Don Milne and Tatiana Fallon
This podcast is brought to you by the nonprofit initiative ”Stories Behind the Stars”.The name Stories Behind the Stars derives its name from the World War II practice of the military giving the families of each of the fallen a banner with a gold star on it. We have the ambitious goal to collect the stories of everyone one of the 400,000+ US WWII fallen in one common database on Fold3.com, freely accessible to all. To make these stories even more accessible, Stories Behind the Stars is devel ...
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Listen to A mothers Prayer Actual recordings of a Gold Star Mother
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This episode is part II of interview with researcher and author Mark Hutson. Listen to the radio recording of the Borgstrom family. Hear the rest of the story of the boys. You can find Mark's book by visiting. https://serviceflagtradition.com/shop/ols/products You can also see his amazing project there. Check out www.storiesbehindthestars.org to vo…
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One Family 4 lost sons 4 different countries. ”I would never hold their innocent children in my arms”
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Author Mark Hutson shares with us the story of the Borgstrom Brother in his new Book "So Costly A Sacrifice" My beloved boys were gone and I would never hold their innocent children in my arms. -Gunda Borgstrom Get the book here and supper this effort to preserve American Service flags. https://serviceflagtradition.com/shop/ols/products/so-costly-a…
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Never seen resting places shared with family
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Coby Crump was one of our database managers for our Pearl Harbor Project. She shares with us her journey to doing this work. If you want to volunteer and start writing please visit www.storiesbehindthestars.orgDoor Stories Behind the Stars, Don Milne and Tatiana Fallon
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Story of Oldest Living Gold Star Mother
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Part 2 on interview with Jackie Menasco. Thank you to all of our volunteers. To start volunteering visit www.storiesbehindthestars.orgDoor Stories Behind the Stars, Don Milne and Tatiana Fallon
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The Journey to Tell a Story for all Pearl Harbor Fallen
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Interview with database manager for the Pearl Harbor fallen Jackie Menasco. Such an honor to her hear experience visiting the USS Arizona Memorial Read more of David Lowrey story here: https://www.fold3.com/memorial/529963184/david-c-lowrey-jr/storiesDoor Stories Behind the Stars, Don Milne and Tatiana Fallon
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The Dangers of Flight Training
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This is part two of my interview with researcher John Mier. Read more here https://www.fold3.com/memorial/639638146/george-d-gingras/stories To volunteer visit www.storiesbehindthestars.org Learn more about the 325 here http://www.checkertails.orgDoor Stories Behind the Stars, Don Milne and Tatiana Fallon
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Stories from the Skies of Italy and the 325th Fighter Group
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In this episode we hear some amazing stories from the 325th Fighter Group from Veteran John Mier. This is part one of the interview subscribe to hear part two. Read the stories of these fallen here. George D Gingras: PERSON, pictures and information - Fold3.com Roman Mierzejewski: PERSON, pictures and information - Fold3.com Bart J Judge: PERSON, p…
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No Unremembered Soldiers - Telling all the stories of WWII Fallen in Arlington
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In this episode we hear from Founder and Director Don Milne on how the Arlington project is running. Thank you so much for all of our volunteers and supporters. to volunteer visit www.storiesbehindthestars.orgDoor Stories Behind the Stars, Don Milne and Tatiana Fallon
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Why do an unrelated man and woman share the same grave marker at Arlington National Cemetery?
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Thank you to Lea Schneider for her help with this project and to see Harriet Gowen's profile check out: https://www.fold3.com/memorial/657791696/harriet-elizabeth-gowen-the-american-red-cross/stories For more information about Stories Behind the Stars and to Volunteer visit www.storiesbehindthestars.org…
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Stories of the Woman Nurses Who Lost Their Lives to a Kamikaze Attack
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The USS Comfort Nurses on Fold 3. Florence T. Grewer Florence T Grewer: PERSON, pictures and information - Fold3.comFrances O. Chesley Frances O Chesley: PERSON, pictures and information - Fold3.comMargaret M. Billings Margaret M Billings: PERSON, pictures and information - Fold3.comEvelyn C. Eckert Evelyn C Eckert: PERSON, pictures and information…
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Part 2 of interview with Rona Simmons
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Listen to the concluding episode with Ronna Simmons If you are interested in Volunteering check out www.storiesbehindthestars.org Find Rona Simmons books at https://ronasimmons.com Check out our patroon to support this podcast visit https://www.patreon.com/storiesbehindthestars?fan_landing=trueDoor Stories Behind the Stars, Don Milne and Tatiana Fallon
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Shipwreck in Canada, deadly flight over the English Channel and other fascinating untold stories from WWII
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Author and researcher Rona Simmons shares with us her journey to write a story for a fallen hero from every state. She also shares some insight into her new book. Check out her book newest book "A Gathering of Men" at https://ronasimmons.com If you interested in finding fallen heroes from WWII please visit www.storiesbehindthestars.org…
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The lost musicians of the USS Arizona and other Pearl Harbor fallen stories
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Researcher Kirstin Howard shares what it is like to research fallen sailors and then visit their memorials in Hawaii. Links for full stories of those fallen profiled in the podcast.USS Arizona Fallen:James Joseph Murphy https://navy.togetherweserved.com/usn/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=ShadowBoxProfile&type=Person&ID=441799Charles William White ht…
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Deadly Accidents on the Homefront Life as a WASP and Woman Marine
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Researcher and writer Lea Schneider shares stories with us of two WWII woman who gave their lives in the service both died on the home front from accident both had different outcomes. Read Naomi Bennetts Story here: https://www.fold3.com/memorial/657099571/naomi-ann-bennett/stories Read Marjorie Laverne Davis story here: https://www.fold3.com/memor…
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Great advice on how to research WWII Fallon
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Certified Genealogist Betty Patterson gives some great advice on how to do research on WWII fallen and shares some of the stories of the men she is finding.Door Stories Behind the Stars
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One man’s choice to do his duty has fatal consequences at Pearl Harbor
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This part two of our interview with Navy Veteran and researcher Kevin McIntire. See the fully stories of fallen: Paxton Turner Carter's story https://www.fold3.com/memorial/636574228/carter-paxton-pc/stories Roger L. Alaux's story https://www.fold3.com/memorial/657097039/lcdr-roger-l-alaux/stories Volunteer by visiting www.storiesbehindthestars.org…
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DNA on letters home helped identify Pearl Harbor fallen after 60 years.
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Researcher Jodi Block shares with us the story of Ruth Gardiner https://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=ROHSBV&type=Person&ID=316411&fbclid=IwAR3ABF8akCQPF-vBOa7QLRTO0MEJoMzmZDRjnR6MuPBBLaMNEbrldvwIKjE Gerald George Lehman https://www.fold3.com/memorial/529999159/gerald-george-lehman/stories If you like these storie…
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Navy veteran has written more than 500 stories of the World War II Fallen
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Researcher and veteran Bob Joyce recounts his time in the service and the stories of the fallen he is finding in his volunteer time. Read the full story of ENS Manuel Gonzalez here: https://navy.togetherweserved.com/usn/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=ROHSBV&type=Person&ID=242978 Read the full story of Pvt Joseph Bush here: https://airforce.togetherw…
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Paratrooper veteran tells story of banzai charge on American soil
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Researcher Dennis Dupras Tells us about his service and the amazing research he is doing read William E Adair profile here https://www.fold3.com/memorial/90038513/william-e-adair/galleryDoor Stories Behind the Stars
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Veteran remembers those who gave their all in WWII
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Volunteer Veteran researcher Kevin McIntire tells us stories from D-Day. Thank you so much for all of our volunteers. If you are interested in helping with this project visit www.storiesbehindthestars.orgDoor Stories Behind the Stars
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The Veteran who missed getting the autograph from world famous author
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This is part two with our interview with researcher Steve Booth. Great amount of information to share and wonderful storys. Read Booths entire story here https://navy.togetherweserved.com/usn/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=ShadowBoxPersonPhoto&type=PersonExt&filter=All&order=Sequence_desc&maxphoto=4&show_grid_View=0&ID=305786&selectedPhotoID=2607294…
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Stories from the 743 Tank Battalion
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Steve Booth has a wealth of knowledge and has some amazing stories to share with us. Read Lunds entire Story here. https://www.fold3.com/page/653615786/alvin-winton-lund/stories Read Jacks entire story here. https://www.fold3.com/page/653610171/sgt-jasper-jack-leonardDoor Stories Behind the Stars
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The Jersey Boys of Pearl Harbor.
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We are nearing the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Honor some of the Pearl Harbor fallen by listening to their stories. You won't believe what these men went through in their lives. Here are the Together We Serve profiles for the men in the episode:-Walter Holzworth-Joseph Guttman-Francis Daniel Day Thank you to Kerilyn Stockdale who researched a…
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Another great episode about woman's role in WWII learn what it took to be a flight nurse. Read Thelma LaFave's story here https://www.fold3.com/page/638720476/thelma-m-la-fave/stories Volunteer at www.storiesbehindthestars.org Thank you too Lea Schneider for all her work.Door Stories Behind the Stars
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One of the first women in the United States Marines to die while in the service of her country.
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Researcher Lea Schneider gives a wonderful explanation of the history of women in the United States Marine Corps and tells the story of Helen Fluckey and how she lived her short life. Read entire story here https://www.fold3.com/page/653613685/helen-fluckey/photosDoor Stories Behind the Stars
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Nurse whose famous letter was published before the nation knew of her death
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Listen to the story of Frances Y Slanger Army Nurse who wrote a famous letter that was published all across the country. read entire story here https://www.fold3.com/page/657099586/frances-y-slanger Huge thanks to Lea Schneider for researching and telling this story. If you are interested in becoming a researcher please visit www.storiesbehindthest…
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The story of one of the last WWII fallen as remembered by his sister 60 years later
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Read Myron's whole story here https://www.fold3.com/page/653611393/lewis-doyle-myron-1925/storiesDoor Stories Behind the Stars
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Was Band of Brothers Accurate? Listen to stories of 3 band of brothers members.
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Three stories of Fallen Band of Brother members told by researcher Bryan Fusfield. See full stories here: https://www.fold3.com/page/529879500/william-h-dukeman-jr https://www.fold3.com/page/529911289/john-d-halls https://www.fold3.com/page/529908809/theodore-t-jones-jr Find out more about our mission at www.storiesbehindthestars.org…
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How Twitter found the wounded D-Day paratrooper who disappeared
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Part 2 with our interview with Researcher Bryan Fusfield. See the story here https://www.fold3.com/page/529907114/robert-e-jesperDoor Stories Behind the Stars
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The Rookie Writer Who Uncovered the Story of a Bronze Star Gliderman, with a Surprising Twist
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Researcher Bryan Fusfield tells us his reasons for joining the project as young Millennial and share the amazing story of Robert Hilton https://www.fold3.com/page/653600996/robert-g-hilton/storiesDoor Stories Behind the Stars
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The Silver Star hero who loved his country despite being sent to an internment camp
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Find out how you can become a volunteer here www.storiesbehindthestars.org Read the full story here: https://www.fold3.com/page/638678329/fred-m-yamamoto/storiesDoor Stories Behind the Stars
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The Newspaper Reporter Who Became a Bronze Star Marine
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Tyndale Lloyd - https://www.fold3.com/page/653611412/pfc-tyndale-llewellyn-lloyd-us-marine-corps/storiesDoor Stories Behind the Stars
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The Flame Thrower Tank Sergeant who earned the Silver Star on Iwo Jima
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See Full storie here https://ww2fallen100.blogspot.com/2018/01/ww2-iwo-jima-fallen-silver-star-hero.htmlDoor Stories Behind the Stars
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Man lost in famous crash but is sadly forgotten
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Listen to the story of William Gardner White and find out who was the man he was flying with. http://ww2fallen100.blogspot.com/2019/02/ww2-fallen-william-white-uss-jacinto.htmlDoor Stories Behind the Stars
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Man gives his live to save the life of 9 other men. This is what it means to be an American
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Stories Behind the Stars Founder Don Milne share the story of Clarence Aaberg http://ww2fallen100.blogspot.com/2018/04/ww2-fallen-distinguished-flying-cross.html If you are interested in Volunteering visit www.storiesbehindthestars.orgDoor Stories Behind the Stars
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What a Father Did After Losing Both Sons in World War II
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Interview with Don Milne founder of Stories Behind the Stars.Door Stories Behind the Stars
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This short podcast tell the story of Harold O Allensworth https://www.fold3.com/page/529909203/harold-o-allensworth/stories Thank you James Hooper for writing the storyDoor Stories Behind the Stars
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The Incredible Letter of a Fallen Hero to His Unborn Son
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Read Wallace Zosel's story here: https://www.fold3.com/page/529915622/wallace-e-zosel/storiesThe letter was first published in: World War II Letters: A Glimpse Into the Heart of the Second World War Through the Eyes of Those Who Were Fighting It, edited by Bill Adler, Jr. and Tracy Quinn McLennanDoor Stories Behind the Stars
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"You walk away as family"
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Interview With Emily Ritter D-day Database manager and story researcher. Emily knows first hand what it is like to loose a loved one in war as a member of a Gold Star Family she has a deep empathy for those left behind. Listen to her tell her story and her insights into telling the stories of the home front.…
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Understanding the Homefront
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Interview with Jenna Rabtzow D-Day database manager. Franklin Maynard Elliot, by Gary Smith: https://www.fold3.com/page/529909512/frank-m-elliott/storiesThe story contains letters that he and his wife exchanged during the war. Philip Germer, by Bryan Fusfield: https://www.fold3.com/page/653608583/pvt-philip-germerHe was from Colorado, where my fami…
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P.O.W. left for war the day his daughter was born and never saw her but....
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Researcher Jay Jones tells us stories from Iron County Utah Fallen. Read Dewey Topham story here: https://www.fold3.com/page/91164519/dewey-a-topham/stories Read Milo Mortensen story here:https://www.fold3.com/page/638677840/milo-c-mortensen Read Frank Hunter story here: https://www.fold3.com/page/638677727/frank-h-hunter Read Austin Halterman stor…
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“HOW HEROIC IT WAS JUST TO SHOW UP”- 22 YEAR OLD STUDENT TELLING STORIES OF 22 YEAR OLD WWII FALLEN
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Part three interview with researcher Jonathon Floyd Story of Alfred Andersen Leader of Company A of the 116th Infantry Regiment on D-Day https://www.fold3.com/page/653614893/alfred-s-andersen Story of Howard J Thayne lost when plane went down in Italy https://www.fold3.com/page/91307410/howard-j-thayne…
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Recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross and lost over the mountains of Colorado
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Part two with researcher Jonathon Floyd Story of Mont Fermore Stephensen https://www.fold3.com/page/653606178-mont-fermore-stephensen Story of Joseph J Beeson https://www.fold3.com/page/638677552/joseph-j-beesonDoor Stories Behind the Stars
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Missing in the Himalayas
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Brigham Young University senior Jonathon Floyd has contributed 30 stories of the the World War II fallen, including C-46 pilot and Distinguished Flying Cross recipient 2nd Lt. Ray C. Taylor, still missing in the Himalayas, and Seaman 2/c Abe Griffin killed when the USS Savannah was hit by an early version of a cruise missile.…
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Stories from the Untold Side of WWII
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Interview with author and researcher Rona Simmons. She has written a book about WWII veterans who do not always get the attention they deserve and now she is writing the stories of the fallen. Get Rona's Book here https://ronasimmons.com See Rona's Fold3 profiles here https://www.fold3.com/profile/rona_simmons093…
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The WWII Ship Still In Operation
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Jon Strupp, the author of King of the Oilers: The Story of the U.S.S. Chiwawa A0-68, shares his experience of writing this book and more than 20 stories of the WWII fallen, including Franics Clouse who served on Chiwawa before transferring to the destroyer USS Hugh W. Hadley (see https://www.fold3.com/page/529992519/francis-c-clouse/stories). His b…
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The College Chemistry Teacher Who Became a D-Day Hero
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Retired nurse Susan Gould from Tennessee has contributed nearly 400 stories of the WWII fallen, including more than 100 who died on D-Day. These are some of the stories she has written Thomas Moundres, the only child of immigrants and a college chemistry professor, was a D-Day casualty. https://www.fold3.com/page/529916445/thomas-p-moundres/stories…
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What They Did For Us Was Amazing
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Molly Brown from Utah has written more than 75 stories of the US WWII fallen. Some of those she mentioned in the interview are: D-Day paratrooper John Houk - https://www.fold3.com/page/638748078/john-j-houk Omaha Beach Lt Leroy Jacobson - https://www.fold3.com/page/84621483/leroy-e-jacobson/storiesA more complete story of Lt Jacobson that was writt…
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Guadalcanal Fallen's Dog Tags Found After 74 Years Part 3 of interview with Donna Esposito
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The Story Behind One of the Most Famous WWII Photos Part 2 of interview with Donna Esposito
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Read the story of the wounded soldier in the photo, Roy Humphries: https://www.fold3.com/page/84192918/roy-w-humphrey/storiesDoor Stories Behind the Stars
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