Tag: World War II

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New York Times: Levittown Cantor, Whose Auschwitz Captors Forced Him to Sing for Their Pleasure, Dies at 94

David Wisnia, Levittown resident, Auschwitz survivor, and baritone singer, has died at age 94. His story is particularly compelling because first-hand accounts of World…

Local Rosie the Riveter, 94, Earns Incredible Honor for Her Inspiring Career

Mae Krier, 94, is getting some out-of-this-world recognition for her work in World War II, wrote Peg Quann in the Bucks County…

Lawmaker Introduces Legislation That Would Award Medal of Honor to VFMA Grad, WWII Hero

U.S. Rep. John Joyce has introduced legislation that would award the Medal of Honor to Lt. Eric Fisher Wood Jr., a Valley Forge Military…

Glenside man celebrates 104th birthday with game of pool

Fred Gomez, a World War II veteran born during the Great War, celebrated his 104th birthday with a game of pool, writes Maria Panaritis for…

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From DELCO: Remains of WWII Pilot from Chester Finally Discovered, Buried with Honors

Stanley Stegnerski, a fighter pilot from Chester who was reported missing in action over Germany during World War II, was finally laid to rest in…

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Official Marker to Honor Main Line Paratrooper Seven Decades after His Death

Seven decades after a secret World War II mission claimed his life, Main Line native Malvin L. Brown and other fallen members the 555th Parachute…

King of Prussia World War II Vet's Photo Collection Heading to Library of Congress

Never realizing they would be so honored, King of Prussia veteran, Milton Dienes, is about to have his rare collection of photos from World War…

World War II Vet from Montco Receives France’s Medal of Honor

Warren Fisher, a World War II veteran, has received the Légion d’honneur, the highest award established by France, for his bravery and service…