world war ii

Army Air Corps Veteran Edmond T. Burgess served during World War II as tail gunner on a B-17 bomber and received the Purple Heart.

Jose Cabalfin Calugas was the only Filipino to earn the Medal of Honor during World War II. He also survived World War II's infamous Bataan Death March and a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp.

Kermit “Tony” Bushur volunteered to serve in World War II and fought with the famous Merrill’s Marauders.

David Patterson Sr. served in the Marine Corps during World War II as a Navajo code talker and played a crucial role in the battle of Iwo Jima.

Tony Fileff served in the Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean War before becoming a chairman of Toys For Tots.

Coast Guard Veteran Donald Dewar served on the USS Joseph T. Dickman and was part of the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France.

William served as a Swim Instructor in the Navy during World War II. His most proud accomplishment is teaching young men how to survive in the water.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran John Zenter Mais. John served during World War II from 1943 to 1947. He just celebrated his 91st birthday.

Ramon Viera served in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean War.

This Veteran served during World War II and is the only Chinese American Veteran to receive the Medal of Honor to date.

Army Veteran Donald Malarkey was one of several members of Easy Company who were portrayed in the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers.

Jose traveled through the Panama Canal, to Hawaii, and the Philippines. He served with K Company, 152nd Infantry Regiment, 38th Infantry Division.