Normandy

Vivian Kincaid’s parents not only defied the Germans but saved many people from their clutches.

Dorothea and Hendrikus Van der Sande, remembered by their daughter, Vivian Kincaid

Jack Poulton served in the South Pacific with the Seabees, whose experience was captured decades later in a published book.

Jack Poulton, remembered by his granddaughter, Sarah Poulton

Both parents served in World War II: Joan as an Army nurse in France and Ralph as an Army medic. They worked with Allied troops and German POWs.

Joan and Ralph Earnhardt, remembered by their daughter, Erna Brown

The Harrison family loaned their German Shepherd, Speed, to the Army Air Corps for the duration of the war.

Speed, The War Dog, remembered by his family, Brian Harrison

Alumni Brian and Cathey Harrison had several family members in WWII, including three uncles as well as Brian’s parents.

The Harrison family, B. McGinnis and A. Zadilka, remembered by Brian and Cathey Harrison

Raymond W. Cromer entered the war as a Second Lieutenant infantryman in the 71st Division of the U.S. Army, and eventually walked across Europe.

Raymond W. Cromer, remembered by his grandson, Curry Cromer

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

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

A latecomer to World War II, William Stevenson still helped rout the Germans.

William T. Stevenson, remembered by his son, Gary Stevenson

Bataan Death March survivor John Nolan Culp endured much as a prisoner of war in the Philippines.

John Nolan Culp, remembered by his granddaugher, Dawne Knop

Held as a prisoner of war for 30 months, Fred Meacham taught business classes to fellow prisoners.

Fred Meacham, remembered by his granddaughter, Camille Jones