Normandy

Burt was a member of “MacArthur’s Jungaleers” in the Pacific, battling in New Guinea, Philippines and Japan.

Alexander Worth Burt, remembered by his son, Steve Burt

Flying Fortress gunner Ralph Little survived a crash landing and endured time as a POW.

Ralph Henry Little, remembered by his granddaughter, Shari Dunn

Naval engineer Henry Bultman survived the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Henry Bultman, as remembered by his grandson Scott Gartlan

From tragedy to bliss: American soldier and Ukrainian refugee meet in the aftermath of war.

Ben R. Wetenhall, Jr., remembered by his son, Paul Wetenhall

Sometimes pulling the short straw is the luckiest of events.

Frank Mraz, remembered by his niece, Maryann Mraz

After escaping Nazi Germany, Jean Warner Baer would enlist in the U.S. Army and help free Paris.

Jean Warner Baer, remembered by his daughter, Madelyn Baer

Mill worker turned soldier Bill Presnell fought in Europe and photographically chronicled his infantry company’s movements.

William G. “Bill” Presnell, remembered by his daughter, Barbara Presnell

Seaman Michael Scepanski watched the original raising of the flag on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima.

Michael James Scepanski, remembered by his son, Jordan Scepanski

Henry Chambless contributed to the war effort at home by managing refineries that produced shortening, essential in the production of munitions.

Henry Chambless, remembered by his grandson, Bill McMillan

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