Battle of the Bulge

Franklin Kameny served in the Army during World War II. After being fired from his job for his sexuality, he became a prominent LGBTQ activist.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Rupert Starr who became a prisoner of war (POW) in Germany during World War II and later became a well-known LGBTQ+ activist.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Charles M. Amsler, who served during World War II from January 1943 to December 1945.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Alvin K. Dickson, who helped rescue a trapped infantry unit during the Battle of the Bulge.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Jack. A. Jackson, who served as a pilot in the European theater during World War II.

Today's #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Chester Michael Matyjasik, who served in Europe during World War II and had the nickname "The Flagman."

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran George E. Mazeika, who served as an infantryman in World War II from 1943 to 1945.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Richard J. Whalen, who fought in the Allied invasion of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge during World War II.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Jules Herman Sitrick, who fought at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II.

On the 75th anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Bulge, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Leroy Paul Baker, who fought in the battle.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Edgar L. Van Nuis, who fought in the Battle of the Bulge and endured nearly four months as a prisoner of war.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Boris A. Stern, who served during World War II in Germany, Belgium, France, England and Luxembourg.