The last voices of World War II: Veterans speak of duty and loss

For the American World War II veterans, all in their late 90s or early 100s, the event marked what will be one of the last ...

'We're already dead': World War II veteran entrances students with how he survived D-Day

After pulling out of a 500-miles-an-hour nosedive, the veteran pilot, Jerry Neal, said he suddenly saw a rock bar on the ...

How the Bay Area’s last WWII veterans and their families are keeping history alive

As World War II veterans dwindle, Bay Area families and historians race to preserve their stories before the last voices are ...
The Journal Gazette

Local World War II veteran shares service story with National WWII Museum

Donald “Buddy” Clemente, 98, is a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. He recently returned from adding his service story to the ...

101-Year-Old WWII Veteran Still Works Out 3 Days a Week, Shares Simple Tips for a Long Life

Irving Locker turned 101 just a few days before Veterans Day. Now, he's set on a new goal: turning 102. Locker, a World War ...
Davidson College

In Their Own Words: Veterans History Project Captures Stories of Military Service and American Life

The Veterans History Project (VHP) at the Library of Congress captures stories of American life and military service. Learn ...

“Band of Brothers ”true story: How Easy Company WWII veterans helped bring history to the screen

Yes, Band of Brothers is based on real events, and its characters are inspired by the actual soldiers of Easy Company and ...

Kate Middleton learns 100-year-old veteran's surprising secret to longevity during royal visit

Kate Middleton met with a 100-year-old World War II veteran on Armistice Day Tuesday. He credited his longevity to his fitness, telling her he ran marathons at 65 and 66.