Steven Terjeson | July 20, 2009
Audio Clip: 1944-07-21 RRG Adolf Hitler – On July 20th Assassination Attempt
Today in WWII History
World War II History for July 20
1942 – The first detachment of the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps, (WACS) began basic training at Fort Des Moines, Iowa.
1942 – An Act of Congress (Public Law 671 – 77th Congress, Chapter 508, 2d Session) [...]
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Steven Terjeson | August 15, 2008
Today in WW II History
World War II History for August 15
1940 – Air battles and daylight raids over Britain began.
1943 – Because of his special talent to use food scraps in both unusual and appetizing recipes, the U.S. War Department awarded Sgt. Edward Dzuba the Legion of Merit.
1944 – The Allied forces of World War [...]
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Steven Terjeson | March 19, 2008
‘Mr. Lucky’ receives medals for WW II bravery
Courtney Bryce – Edmond, OK
Special to The Sun – Published: March 19, 2008 12:35 pm
EDMOND — Lloyd Carter spent five days in the ocean during World War II after a Japanese submarine torpedoed his ship, the USS Indianapolis. After more than 60 years, Carter finally received his medals [...]
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