Normandy

Sailor John Sugg, Sr. helped liberate the Aleutian Islands.

John “Jack” Davis Sugg, Sr., remembered by his son, John Sugg, Jr.

Captured after the Battle of the Bulge, Matthew Reid endured hardships as a POW helping others to escape.

Matthew Reid, remembered by his son, Marc Reid

Edward Baker was stationed at Fort Kamehameha on Hawaii the day Pearl Harbor was bombed, an experience that colored his approach to life.

Edward Baker, remembered by his granddaughter, Lisa Lanier

Underaged orphan William O’Brien ferried soldiers ashore during D-Day and later served in the Pacific.

William George O’Brien, Jr., remembered by his daughter, Leilani O’Brien Taylor

After the Battle of the Bulge, Lentz received the decoration he deserved.

John P. (Paul) Lentz, remembered by his niece, Julie Lentz Fogg

David Vance Sadler fought in the Battle of the Bulge and saved his entire battalion from encroaching German forces.

David Vance Sadler, remembered by his grandson, Jordan McCumbee

Matthew Crawford, Jr.’s plane was a P51 Mustang fighter. He was shot down and died on March 5, 1945, following a bombing run over Berlin.

Matthew Crawford, Jr., remembered by his son, Jim Crawford

Tank crew member Norman Brown died during the Juno Beach landing.

Norman Brown, remembered by his grandson, Jeff Classey

Darrell Larlee, shot down over Germany, survived “The Great Escape” POW camp.

Darrell Larlee, remembered by his nephew, Ian Larlee

After the invasion of Okinawa, Sabol led the return of several Marines and their service dogs to the U.S.

Ernest John Sabol, remembered by his grandson, Steve Sabol