Veterans Legacy Program: Pfc. Rose F. Puchalla, a woman’s sacrifice during World War II
Pfc. Rose F. Puchalla was one of the nearly 150,000 women who served in the Women’s Army Corps during …
Author: Kenneth Holliday
Veterans Legacy Program: Major Pauline Cushman, actress turned Union Spy
Major Pauline Cushman lived a life full of adventure and travel. She spent the majority of her life pursuing …
Veterans Legacy Program: Frieda Lambrecht, woman, immigrant, proud Veteran of two wars
Msgt. Frieda M. Lambrecht was a Veteran of both World War II and Korean War. She served during an era when …
Veterans Legacy Program: Mary Sutherland, WWI Navy Veteran and pioneer for women in the military
Mary Sutherland was a pioneer in the movement for the equality of women in America. As a Navy Veteran of …
Veterans Legacy Program: Pfc. Kenneth Tibbs, the sacrifice of one of the first African-American Marines in WWII
Pfc. Kenneth Jewel Tibbs was a proud and excellent Marine who served in the Pacific during World War II. He …
Veterans Legacy Program: “Remembering Port Chicago”
On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion occurred at the ammunition depot of Port Chicago.
Veterans Legacy Program: A. D. Hamilton, a young sailor at Port Chicago
A. D. Hamilton grew up in Mississippi and faced many hardships at a young age. His grandfather raised him …
Veterans Legacy Program: William Kirlew
Pvt. William Kirlew was an immigrant from Jamaica who served in the Army during both World War I and World …
Veterans Legacy Program: Pvt. Archie Hawkins
Pvt. Archie Hawkins was a proud World War I Veteran. He is one of thousands of African-Americans who …
Veterans Legacy Program: “Pride of the Buffalo Soldiers”
Sgt. William H. Thompkins was an African-American soldier who was awarded the Medal of Honor during the …