wwii veteran

VA Providence is honored to recognize three remarkable Rhode Island WWII Veterans who exemplify the strength, sacrifice and spirit of the Greatest Generation.

A WWII soldier's remains were identified after 80 years by using dental, mitochondrial DNA and anthropological analysis.

Lawrence Butler, who recently celebrated his 105th birthday, served in the First Armored Division as a tank commander and a platoon commander.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Charity A. Earley, who was the commanding officer of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran William Wooldridge, who was the first Sergeant Major of the Army.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Clarence McClusky, who played a central role in the success of the Battle of Midway.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Frank Tharin, a naval aviator who was captured at the Battle for Wake Island and went on to command many Marine Corps air bases.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Gene Harper who is celebrating his 100th birthday.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army and Air Force Veteran Paul Kerchum, who was one of the last survivors of the Bataan Death March.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Gene Tunney, who served in both World War I and World War II.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Lee Marvin, who served as a sniper during World War II before becoming a successful actor.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Edwin Layton, who played a crucial role in U.S. efforts in the Pacific theater in World War II.