LISBON, Portugal—Portugal paid official homage Tuesday to Aristides de Sousa Mendes, a Portuguese diplomat who during World War II helped save thousands of people from Nazi persecution, by placing a tomb with his name in the country’s National Pantheon. Leading Portuguese politicians and public figures attended the formal televised ceremony as the tomb was placed…
World War II Fighter Pilot, 101, Recalls His Time in the Pacific
Arthur Leach is 101 years old. Sometimes, age is just a number. Sometimes, it’s a story. Leach’s age is full of stories. When I interviewed Leach recently for The Sons of History’s collection of military interviews, I was given a bit more perspective into his age. Before we began recording our conversation, he told me…
Oldest US Veteran of WWII Celebrates His 112th Birthday
NEW ORLEANS—A Louisiana man who is the oldest living World War II veteran in the United States has marked his 112th birthday. Lawrence Brooks celebrated Sunday with a drive-by party at his New Orleans home hosted by the National World War II Museum, The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate reported. He also received greetings from Louisiana…
Chinese American Father and Son’s Military Journey: From Flying Tiger to Major General
On Dec. 7, 2009, Moon Chen’s last gesture before he passed away was a thumbs-up. According to his second son, retired U.S. Army Major General William S. Chen, it meant “A-OK” as a pilot’s gesture and “the Very Best” in Chinese culture. Both of which represented Moon, a Flying Tiger veteran’s satisfaction with his life….
Preserving Family History: Chronicling a Father’s World War II Experience
Harry Albert Elias enlisted in the Army shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He fought in the European Theater from June 19, 1944, to May 5, 1945, with the 35th Infantry Division’s 733rd Field Artillery Battalion. He was honorably discharged on Oct. 22, 1945, and came back home. Those are the easily discernible details….
1,500 Letters Written by World War II Soldier to His Wife Discovered: ‘Amazing Collection’
An incredible collection of more than 1,500 letters, cards, and telegrams written by a young soldier to his wife during World War II has been unearthed after being hidden away for over 70 years. Lieutenant David Dawson wrote to his wife, Blanche, often between 1939 and 1945. Ruth Walker, who’s from Scarborough, North Yorkshire, in England, and…
Vietnam Veterans’ Patriotism: Still Proud to Serve Their Country
June 28, 2021
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Although many have forgotten the reason, these two Vietnam veterans are still proud to have served in the Vietnam War to fight for their country. They spoke out in an effort to restore the true history of the Vietnam War and recall the past. The Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), Chapter 850, hosted its annual…
A World War II Vet’s Long-Cherished Wish—Mid-Atlantic Air Museum Breathes Life Into History
Everything happens for a reason. The Mid-Atlantic Air Museum (MAAM) was founded because of a World War II veteran’s long-cherished wish. This wish and the museum’s well-known World War II Weekend event serve to “keep history alive,” said Russ Strine, president and co-founder of the museum. This year’s 30th-anniversary event was on June 4 to…
98-Year-Old World War II Veteran Recalls ‘Divine Intervention’ Moment
June 17, 2021
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Guy Whidden, Jr. is a 98-year-old veteran of World War II from Frederick County, Maryland. He is believed to be the county’s last living person who invaded Normandy on D-Day. He said he was able to survive the war because of “divine intervention.” He was interviewed by The Epoch Times during a local commemoration of…
Pearl Harbor Veteran, 99, Recounts the ‘Day of Infamy’ at the WWII Weekend Event
The Mid-Atlantic Air Museum hosted its 30th Annual World War II Weekend in Reading, Pennsylvania, from June 4 to 6. It is the largest and most well-known event of its kind in the world. Temperatures soared into the 90s but the event attracted over 30,000 who paid tribute to an era of great sacrifice and…
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