Army veteran becomes first African American woman aviator in U.S. military
During her formative years in Centralia, Missouri, Marcella “Marcy” Ng humorously explained that she was raised as a “drag baby”—she was dragged into church on…
He served in U.S. Navy in late WWII, recalled to service in Korean War
Korean War war veteran Paul Hofius possesses an impressive family legacy of military service dating back to the Revolutionary War and including later conflicts such…
Baseball star turned broadcaster Joe Garagiola served with U.S. Army in WWII
History is full of examples of overlaps in major league baseball and military service. From Stan “the Man” Musial’s naval service in WWII followed by…
“What Needed to be Done” – Veteran Served as Navigator on Aircraft Patrolling Gulf Coast in WWII
During World War II, the military draft became the great equalizer—virtually all young men from various cross-sections of society had the potential to serve. Yet…
Part 2: Not Defined by Disability U.S. Army Veteran Overcomes Debilitating Brain Injury Incurred in WWII
Editor’s note: This article is the final in a two-part series regarding the military experiences of U.S. Army Veteran Sergeant Leonard P. Sergeant Leonard P.…
Part 1: Love & determination – U.S. Army veteran suffers severe brain injury during WWII combat
Editor’s note: This article is the first in a two-part series regarding the WWII experiences of the late Leonard P. Jaegers. The mission of the…
More Than Baseball – St. Louis Cardinal Stan Musial spent 1945 baseball season in the U.S. Navy
The “crack” of Stan Musial’s bat produced a staggering 3,630 career hits, ranking him first in the National League when he retired from baseball in…
Italian Farmer Held as a POW in Missouri During WW2
Born in January 1920 in a small village in northern Italy, Enrico Sesenna grew up the youngest of nine sons. As a child, he toiled…
WWI veteran Survived Spanish Flu Pandemic, Had Sons in Navy & Army in WWII
Eugene Earle Amick Sr. has been described as a self-made man who achieved career success as the youngest bank president in Missouri, while armed only…
He Trained With The Infantry, Served as an Actor & Journalist in WWII
After graduating high school in Kansas City, a young Lon Gilbert Amick followed his older brother’s footsteps by attending William Jewell College in nearby Liberty.…
Veteran overcomes early obstacles through service in Army and Air Force
Growing up with dyslexia, James Thompson faced many challenges in his early learning experiences, which tempered his ambitions toward pursuing an education in future years.…
Hubert Rothove Served as Halftrack Driver in Europe During WWII
A 20-year-old Hubert Rothove left his father’s farm near the Osage County community of Folk to travel to the county seat of Westphalia on June…