Normandy

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

A father and son, one serving in Belgium and the other in Italy, became wounded and reported missing, respectively, the same week.

James Marshall Buck (grandfather) and Charles F. Buck (great-grandfather), remembered by Laura Sharpe

As a Tuskegee Airman, Major Herndon Cummings was involved in an event that foreshadowed the Civil Rights Movement.

Herndon Cummings, remembered by granddaughter Jessica James-Hill and her mother, Dr. Navita Cummings James.

Foster R. Renwick was part of the Army Air Corps squadron who liberated Sainte-Mère-Église.

Foster R. Renwick, remembered by his son, John Renwick

Frank Caldwell and six of his brothers served in WWII at the same time.

Levi Frank Caldwell, remembered by his son, Bruce Caldwell

An ambulance driver in North Africa, Italy, Sicily, Germany and Austria, Harold Mitchell was recognized with a Bronze Star and other medals.

Harold Mitchell, remembered by grandson, Matt Mercer

As a member of the Signal Corps, Thomas Ganatsiou received many “top secret” messages. One was a notice that Germany had surrendered.

Thomas Ganatsiou, remembered by his daughter, Betsy Higgins

Wounded in battle, Chester Lapa prayed to live; 70 years later, he returned to Europe and was given a rosary.

Chester Lapa, remembered by his great nephew, Andrew Worthy