Twin sisters never got to know their father, receive precious gift, pieces of the WWII plane he died in
By Jacob Dickman NKyTribune intern For many people today, World War II is just a conflict between several countries during…
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Purple Heart recipient Woodrow Booth’s military items on display at Kenton Library through November
A collection of military items donated by Purple Heart recipient Woodrow W. “Woody” Booth’s will be on display in the…
100-year-old WWII veteran William Pollard dies; recently awarded French Legion of Honor
A 100-year-old World War II veteran from Kentucky, who was recently awarded the French Legion of Honor, has died. Retired…
WWII veteran Robert ‘Bob’ Williams, who soared above Normandy on D-Day, leaves legacy of service
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter A “patriot and a gentleman,” WWII veteran Robert “Bob” Williams of Independence, passed away Friday,…
WWII veteran NKY’s Noah Switzer heard the call of duty, shares personal account of Battle of Iwo Jima
By Vicki Prichard Northern Kentucky Tribune reporter Seventy years ago, 360 Japanese dive bombers pierced the clouds above Oahu, descending…
WWII veteran Lillard Brown celebrated 19th birthday in a foxhole under air attack, earned medals
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune Reporter Someone once told WWII veteran Lillard Brown that he was a hero. “I said, “No,…