world war ii

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Wilbur Jackson “Jack” Myers, who served as an antitank gunner during World War II.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Rafael Celestino Benitez. Benitez served as a submariner during World War II and the Cold War.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Forces Veteran Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal, a highly decorated World War II bomber pilot who received a Distinguished Flying Cross from both the United States and Great Britain.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Donald “Don” W. Pullan, who served during WWII as part of the 911th Air Engineering Squadron.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Herbert Griffin, who fought on Utah Beach several days after D-Day.

This week’s America250 salute is Army Veteran Charles L. Thomas, who received a Medal of Honor for his actions fighting during World War II.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Wreford Goss Chapple, who served as a naval submariner throughout World War II and fought in defense of the Philippines.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Ernest Boyd Hunter Jr., who served in the 78th Infantry Division (“Lightning Division”) during World War II and was a prisoner of war.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Ron “Rondo” Sharfe. Sharfe served as a coxswain during World War II.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran James E. Wright, who served with the Third Army in World War II.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Leo J. Dulacki. Dulacki served aboard multiple naval vessels during the Second World War.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Joseph K. Barrineau Sr., who served in World War II in the 5th Infantry Division.