Tag Archives: Korean War

This amazing project captures the realities of war throughout US history – FindMyPast November 20, 2020

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

  Here’s the direct link – This amazing project captures the realities of war throughout US history: https://www.findmypast.com/blog/family-records/veteran-stories. Much longer article, but here’s a synopsis. It covers from World War I to Iraq War (2003 – 2011).   The Findmypast team … Continue reading →

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AVC Tribute Videos: The Borinqueneers (Narrated by Joe Mantegna) – YouTube Video American Veterans Center

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBCuL2PiIOc Direct link: AVC Tribute Videos: The Borinqueneers (Narrated by Joe Mantegna) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBCuL2PiIOc (around 4:49 minutes long) More information on the unit from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/65th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States) Nickname was given during the Korean War as this … Continue reading →

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Judge Vincent Okamoto, Vietnam Veteran (Full Interview) – YouTube Video American Veterans Center

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7_KdHkOEjk Direct link: Judge Vincent Okamoto, Vietnam Veteran (Full Interview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7_KdHkOEjk (around 35:31 minutes long)  

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The Heroic End of Two Navy Pilot’s Inseparable Friendship YouTube Video Yarnhub

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this on YouTube –  https://youtu.be/8scbhR9RPFQ Direct link – The Heroic End of Two Navy Pilot’s Inseparable Friendship YouTube Video Yarnhub:  https://youtu.be/8scbhR9RPFQ      

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When the 101st Airborne Saved Friend or Foe – YouTube Video Yarnhub

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this on YouTube –  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CbkEUN_s6A Direct link –  When the 101st Airborne Saved Friend or Foe – YouTube Video Yarnhub:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CbkEUN_s6A (about 8:22 minutes long). Robert Wright has two burial locations. Some of his ashes were taken to … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Lt. General Thomas John Hall Trapnell – You Are Not Forgotten – November 23, 2019

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

Find-A-Grave regularly has people show up as suggested memorials to check out. They can be Famous or not famous. One of today’s suggestions was Lt. General Thomas John Hall Trapnell (born November 23, 1902, died February 13, 2002, age 99) … Continue reading →

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Remembering the Korean War – Dusty Roots & Forgotten Treasures

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

via Remembering the Korean War.

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