world war ii

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Robert “Bob” H. Dyches, who was seriously wounded during the Battle of Iwo Jima.

Although a scheduled Sept. 25 flyover of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was cancelled due to weather, event organizers still honored World War II Veterans and the 75th anniversary of the end of the war. More than 16 million Veterans served during World War II, some of whom participated in the events prior to the scheduled flyover. One of those Veterans is 95-year-old Marine Corps Veteran Paul Hilliard.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Robert Benhase, who served as a sonarman during World War II and was involved with the Philippine Liberation.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Forces Veteran Blasé Dillman, who served as a flight engineer in the European theater during World War II.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Willard Henry Stauffer, who served as a motor machinist aboard USS Barnett (APA-5) during World War II.

Vernon Baker was the first living African American World War II Veteran to receive a Medal of Honor when he was awarded 50 years after the war.

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."

Navy Veteran Carl Niewoehner was on a Navy patrol craft when he heard World War II was over. “Some people cheered. Some cried. You get a little edgy. Eventually, we all were able to let loose.”

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Robert G. Mackey, who helped organize the ceremony for the Japanese surrender during World War II.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Force Veteran Margery Fitz Stephen Taylor Ware, who flew military aircraft to U.S. airfields during WWII.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran William McConahey, who served as a battalion surgeon with the 90th Infantry Division during World War II.