Madison County Honors WWII Veterans Celebrating 100+ Years of Life

Madison County honors WWII veterans celebrating 100+ years of life

MADISON COUNTY, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — On June 5, four World War II veterans from Madison County, each over 100 years old, were honored with a birthday celebration at the county’s senior activity center. They were just teenagers when they served; only 16, 17 and 18 years old. Many of them weren’t drafted but volunteered. Now, eight decades later, they’re being celebrated not just for their service, but for their lives. The event was filled with patr…

MARKING A MILESTONE: Christian educator, WWII vet celebrates 100 years

TRAVERSE CITY — Christian educator and WWII Marine Corps pilot, the Rev. Dr. Arthur “Art” O. Van Eck will bear witness to one century of life this Friday.

Governor Jim Pillen marks 80 years since end of WWII – Valley veteran Roger Peters honored for service at Capitol ceremony - Douglas County Post-Gazette

LINCOLN – On May 8, the Nebraska State Capitol Rotunda in Lincoln was filled with reverence as Governor Jim Pillen, Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) Director John Hilgert and Nebraska National Guard Adjutant General Major General Craig Strong presented specially designed medals to 13 World War II veterans, including Valley’s own Roger Peters. The ceremony, marking the 80th anniversary […] Sorry! An active online subscription is r…