World War II saw an unprecedented level of inter-Allied cooperation that led to the formation of new staff organizations like the US Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) and the US-British Combined Chiefs of Staff (CCS).
Technician Fifth Grade Lewis Hall from Obetz, Ohio, was born March 2, 1895, and was 47 years old at the time of his action.
Born in Norwich, Connecticut, in 1913, William Fournier was raised in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.
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.
Take a closer look at the patterns, stripes, codes, and colors that helped aviators know who was who in the tumultuous skies.
Join us to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (V-J) Day and the historic moment Imperial Japan officially surrendered to the Allies.
Spark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.