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Band leader Herman Giersch helped liberate the concentration camp at Dachau.

Herman C. Giersch, remembered by his grandson, Jason Giersch

Bronze star recipient Cornelius “Neil” Christiancy was known as a “wonder” among infantrymen.

Cornelius “Neil” Christiancy, remembered by his great niece, Heather Perry

During WWII, Dick Wolfe’s grandmother had three sons and a son-in-law serving in the Navy.

Pete Wolfe, remembered by his son, Dick Wolfe

Great Aunt Helen Karvan worked at Ford’s Willow Run Aircraft plant in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Helen Karvan (née Verbus), remembered by her great-nephew, Daniel Janies

Career Army officer John L. Pierce was a pioneer in tank warfare.

John L. Pierce, remembered by his grandson, David Rousmaniere

After 60 missions, Jack Schill was killed in action in 1944 over Hungary while attempting to outmaneuver German war planes.

Jack Schill, remembered by his great-niece, Darcy Everett

Alan Jones, a ball turret gunner in WWII, was shot down during one of his missions, but he didn’t talk about it.

Alan Jones, remembered by his son, Daniel Jones

Landing Ship Tank crew member Dean Scarborough never forgot what he witnessed during the D-Day invasion.

Dean Scarborough, remembered by his daughter, Beth Scarborough

After flying photo reconnaissance missions alongside FDR’s son, Howard Allred followed a calling to become a Methodist minister.

Howard Allred, remembered by his granddaughter, Beth Oyarzun

John Witt left the hills of Kentucky to enlist in the Marine Corps, where he served during the Pacific War.

John Witt, remembered by his niece, Belva Collins