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Remains of WWII Medal of Honor Recipient, Killed as a POW, Finally Comes Home

After more than 80 years, Army veteran Willibald Bianchi was properly identified using advanced forensic science. Next May, ...

Lawmaker pushing to rename TN post office after World War II Medal of Honor recipient

The congressman is pushing for the Columbia Post Office to be renamed in honor of WWII hero John Harlan Willis.

World War II Medal of Honor recipient to return home for burial, 80 years after his death

World War II US Army Capt. Willibald Bianchi survived two chest wounds from Japanese gunfire, the Bataan Death March, wretched captivity in prisoner-of-war camps and the sinking of his first POW ...
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WWII Medal of Honor recipient, who died as POW, will be returned home to New Ulm

WWII Medal of Honor recipient Captain Willibald Bianchi of New Ulm. Bianchi was killed in the sinking of the Enoura Maru on Jan. 9, 145. His remains were identified in August 2025. He'll be buried in ...
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U.S. World War II Veteran, 103, Receives French Legion of Honor

Lee Sassi, a World War II Army veteran, receives the French Legion of Honor. (Photo from Army.mil) Leggio “Lee” Sassi’s ...
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WWII pilot receives prestigious honor from French gov't during ceremony in Central PA

A World War II veteran received a new title and a very special medal during a ceremony in Centre County on Wednesday afternoon.The Consul General of France pres ...