WWII Veteran Archives - Page 2 of 6 - The Greatest Generation

After this vet’s wife passed away, a surprising WW II reunion brought back a special keepsake from over 70 years ago engraved with her name.

Hero Spotlight: Romay Davis — She Overcame Segregation and Sexism in WWII

This impressive World War II veteran broke down barriers as a black woman serving during segregation.

World War II Veteran Ernie Ferguson returned to the site of a bloody battle to pay respects to those who never made it home.

This African-American WW2 Veteran was denied the Purple Heart he earned for decades due to racial inequality.

Robert Kohn is a member of The Greatest Generation and a hero. Hear his story in his own words here.

Did you know that until recently, 40,000 WWII vets were not eligible for VA benefits? New changes passed in Congress finally change this.

This WW2 vet has been carrying a letter for years. The note holds special importance to him and he was overjoyed to finally meet its author.

The “Ghost Army” was a unique part of the allied efforts during WW2. Sadly, they were not recognized for their life-saving work until 2022

Calvin Graham was a World War II hero. He was also only 12 years old when he served. In part 2, we revisit his ultimately sad story.

Jewish WWII Veteran Marty Schlocker shares the story of how he was captured by German forces during the war and how he survived.