Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran James Rudolph Sorenson. James served during World War I from 1917-1919 and World War II from 1942-1946.
Forbes Allan sent letters to his father describing the devastation caused by artillery and expressing his desire to return home.
Ferdinand Funke was assigned to 614th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Phan Rang Air Base in Vietnam. He flew 222 combat missions against the North Vietnamese.
In December 1945, Ted Szalinski was shipped to Europe aboard the SS Borinquen. He served as a member of the 382nd Military Police Headquarter Company.
George Smith, a Navajo, enlisted with the Marine Corps at 18. After hearing the Marines were looking for Navajo speakers for a special program
Michael Lightning served as an Air Force medic and would be stationed at Yokota Air Force Base in Japan and Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.
Bruce Lee Anderson served as a fire direction control officer in charge of calculating firing solutions for M114 Howitzers.
William Horton received a draft letter on his 18th birthday in 1943. William wanted to be in the Army Air Forces but did not meet the weight requirement.
Louis Alcuri received dental training from the National Guard and would be stationed with the 824th Dental Detachment of the 244th Medical Group.
While in Korea, Ira Dabney spent his time building bridges, fixing roads and digging ditches. He also helped set up minefields.
In January 2017, Air Force Veteran Dustin Stull had the opportunity to serve at the Inauguration of President Donald Trump.
Bert Schwarz, imprisoned by the Japanese, was given little food and was not allowed to wear shoes because the Japanese feared he would escape.