George Sidney Waits, Jr., Sergeant, U.S. Army, WWII
Author: John Vick LEFT: Sidney Waits holding the flag given to him by his grandson, 1st Lt. Luke Waits, USAF. Luke carried the flag...
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- Jan 11
- 8 min
James Donald Mock, TSGT, U.S. Army Air Corps, WWII, 159th Liaison Squadron Commando
Author: John Vick SGT Donald Mock was home for a brief visit with his parents in Andalusia, Alabama, prior to deploying overseas in the...
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- Dec 28, 2022
- 4 min
Allan M. Cory, Col., U.S. Army, WWII Japanese Prisoner
Author: John Vick This is the beginning of the remarkable story of an American hero, Colonel Allan Murray Cory, Sr., a U.S. Army officer...
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- Nov 10, 2022
- 2 min
Veterans Day began in Alabama 75 years ago
Author: John Vick From 1918 until 1947, the United States of America, like many of its Allies, celebrated Armistice Day. The holiday...
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- Nov 10, 2022
- 4 min
Claude W. Pike, SC3C, U.S. Nav D-Day Veteran, WWII
Author: John Vick The author and the citizens of Covington County lost a dear friend with the passing of Claude Pike on October 31, 2022....
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- Nov 8, 2022
- 11 min
William G. King, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, WW II
Author: JohnVick Lt. William G. King wearing the Commendation ribbon received from Admiral Nimitz. [Photo: Mrs. Helen King] Letter of...
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