. . Virginia Eberharter Long before World War II caught the attention of the United States, Virginia M. Eberharter of Connellsville, PA wanted to be a nurse; she wanted to be of service to people in need. It was such a determined decision for a young high school freshman, but
. . Gerard Driscoll During World War II, Gerard Driscoll tried to join the navy when he was sixteen. His effort to join was thwarted when the recruiter discovered that Gerard had changed the date on his birth certificate. Undaunted in his efforts to be at sea during the war,
. . Daniel Cohen Daniel Cohen is author of Single-Handed-The Inspiring True Story of Tibor "Teddy" Rubin-Holocaust Survivor, Korean War Hero and Medal of Honor Recipient. Video short features the voices of Tibor Rubin, Sgt. Leo Cormier, US Rep. Alan Lowenthal, Daniel Cohen, and Kevin Farkas. Episode 18 |
. . Windell Boggess There are a lot of things Windell Boggess will talk about. He’s a friendly, good natured fellow. Likes to chat, especially around the VFW Post where he’s the handyman—and life member since 1954. Perhaps Windell’s amiableness comes from his rural upbringing in Ripley, West Virginia. Think
. . Harold Betters Harold J. Betters of Connellsville, Pennsylvania was drafted for two years into the Army during the Korean War. As a formally trained and experienced musician he wanted to play with the 308th Army Band, but his commander wasn’t agreeable. Although military segregation had been officially over
. . Herb Baugh Herb Baugh of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania volunteered to join the army during the Korean War. In those days the military was still segregated, and the experience left a lasting impression on Herb. Because he had worked on the railroad in Pittsburgh before the war, Herb was placed
