Category: World War 2

Batesville community honors Cornelius Burrow for his service and milestone birthday BATESVILLE, Ark – It was a day of celebration and gratitude as the Batesville community came together to honor World War II veteran Cornelius Burrow on the eve of his 100th birthday. Surrounded by family, friends, and fellow veterans, Burrow was presented with an…

A collection of World War II-era artifacts belonging to Navy Adm. John S. McCain Sr., the late Sen. John McCain’s grandfather, is up for auction, offering a glimpse into America’s perception of the Japanese enemy during the war. A unique collection of historical relics from World War II, belonging to Navy Adm. John S. McCain…

Army Private First Class Clinton E. Smith Jr. finally receives a proper burial at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery After 80 years, the body of a World War II soldier has been returned home and laid to rest with full military honors. Army Private First Class Clinton E. Smith Jr., who fought in France during…

The stranded Philippine warship becomes a focal point in the territorial dispute between China and the Philippines In the midst of the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea lies the Sierra Madre, a dilapidated American World War II ship. Stranded on the Ayungin atoll, the ship serves as an outpost for the Philippines against…

The stranded Philippine warship serves as a metaphor for the complex territorial dispute between China and the Philippines in the Spratly Islands. In the vast expanse of the South China Sea lies the Sierra Madre, a World War II ship that now serves as a military outpost for the Philippines. Stranded on the Ayungin atoll,…

The stranded Philippine warship becomes a focal point in the complex dispute over the Spratly Islands In the heart of the Spratly Islands, amidst the crystal-clear waters of the South China Sea, lies the Sierra Madre, an old American World War II ship. Stranded on the Ayungin atoll, the ship has become a symbol of…

The Sierra Madre, a stranded warship in the South China Sea, has become a symbol of the geopolitical tensions between China and the Philippines. In the contested waters of the South China Sea, the Sierra Madre, an old American World War II ship, lies stranded on the Ayungin atoll. This rusted hulk has become an…

From the horrors of war to the triumph of resilience: the extraordinary tale of Gregory Golodoff, the last survivor of Attu. In the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean lies a forgotten chapter of World War II history – the battle for Attu Island. It was a brutal and bloody conflict that took place in…

Decades of Waiting: World War II Hero Finally Finds Peace as He is Laid to Rest In a poignant ceremony that brought tears to the eyes of those in attendance, the remains of a World War II veteran who was killed in action over seven decades ago were finally laid to rest. Private First Class…

The Sierra Madre: A Strategic Outpost or a Symbolic Pawn in the South China Sea The South China Sea has long been a hotbed of territorial disputes, with various countries claiming ownership over its islands and waters. At the heart of this contentious region lies the Sierra Madre, a dilapidated ship grounded on the disputed…

Corpus Christi native, PFC Clinton Smith, receives long overdue honor at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery In a poignant ceremony held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery on Monday, the long-lost heroics of World War II veteran Private First Class Clinton Smith were finally recognized. After nearly eight decades since his untimely death in a…

PFC Clinton Smith, a Corpus Christi native, is honored with a proper burial after nearly 80 years In a solemn ceremony held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery on Monday, the late Private First Class (PFC) Clinton Smith, a World War II veteran, was finally laid to rest. Smith, a native of Corpus Christi, Texas,…