World War II Veteran

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Leonard Tavern, who worked on torpedo boats throughout the Pacific during World War II.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Forces Veteran Earl G. Anderson Jr., who served as a pilot flying over Italy and Germany during World War II.

Celebrities are accustomed to their faces on billboards and buses, but for retired Army Major Albert Hamilton, it was a bit overwhelming to see his image painted on a donated van dedicated to him.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Edward Bryant Bates, who served as a cryptologic technician during World War II.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Harry Fermont Geise, who served as a meteorologist during World War II and later became a broadcaster.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Forces Veteran Stephen J. Bella, who served during World War II with the 7th Air Depot.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Rene J. Defourneaux, who served as a counterintelligence operative during World War II and the Korean War.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Roy E. Bair who served in England, France, Holland and Germany during World War II.

Started by a World War II Purple Heart Veteran turned newspaper columnist, the Battle Creek VA Remember-A-Vet program is in its 67th year. It's now supported by his daughter and granddaughter, VA employees at the Battle Creek VA.

On the eve of his 101st birthday, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Charles Edward McGee, a Tuskegee Airman who served 30 years.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Robert Frank Augur, who served during World War II and was a prisoner of war in the Philippines for 33 months.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Lee Laz, who served as a bomber pilot in the Pacific Theater and received a Navy Cross during World War II.