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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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Jan 11, 20238 min read


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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Dec 28, 20224 min read


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, 20222 min read


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 10, 20224 min read


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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Nov 8, 202211 min read


A Mother’s Day Surprise – Mallory G. “Gregg” Berry, Sergeant, U.S. Army, Vietnam
Author: John Vick Sgt. Gregg Berry [right] with fellow soldiers Flores [left] and Brown [center], outside their hooch in Vietnam. [Photo:...
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Oct 9, 20225 min read
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