Kenneth Newton Walker, Brigadier General, US Army Air Corps received the Medal of Honor for his actions during a fatal bombing mission over Rabaul, New Britain, on January 5, 1943.
James R. Hendrix was born on August 20, 1925, in the small town of Lepanto, Arkansas.
During the Battle of Buna, two soldiers of the 32nd Infantry Division went above and beyond the call of duty.
Bravery—even unto death—was evident everywhere as Imperial Japan’s air and sea forces struck the US naval base at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
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This Armed Forces Day, celebrate Blue Star Families with The National WWII Museum.
Join us to recognize servicemembers, both past and present, in all six branches of the US military.
Spark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.