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Tag Archives: Korean War
Two Eye Witness Stories From The Korean War – American in Korea
When I was in S. Korea, I volunteered at the senior center. Koreans like to speak English, so the staff there had me come in once a week and give the older Koreans free English lessons, and they really enjoyed … Continue reading
Historical Geocaching – Featured Vlogger of the Week – March 31, 2021
I chose Historical Geocaching: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMQfJ0g2n3PXIIMoj_Ommkg as this week’s Featured Vlogger of the Week. The YouTube channel has 1.02K Subscribers; 547 videos; Joined Oct 16, 2011; 218,419 views About page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMQfJ0g2n3PXIIMoj_Ommkg/about Description: Come have a “blast with the past” with me!. I love … Continue reading
Posted in Bloggers, History, Military History, Social Media
Tagged Featured Vlogger of the Week, Korean War, YouTube
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This amazing project captures the realities of war throughout US history – FindMyPast November 20, 2020
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
Posted in Bloggers, Genealogy, History, Military History
Tagged Family, FindMyPast, Korean War, World War I, World War II
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AVC Tribute Videos: The Borinqueneers (Narrated by Joe Mantegna) – YouTube Video American Veterans Center
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
Judge Vincent Okamoto, Vietnam Veteran (Full Interview) – YouTube Video American Veterans Center
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)
The Heroic End of Two Navy Pilot’s Inseparable Friendship YouTube Video Yarnhub
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
When the 101st Airborne Saved Friend or Foe – YouTube Video Yarnhub
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
Happy Birthday Lt. General Thomas John Hall Trapnell – You Are Not Forgotten – November 23, 2019
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
Posted in Cemetery, Genealogy, Military History
Tagged Family, Find-A-Grave, Korean War, Wikipedia, World War II
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Remembering the Korean War – Dusty Roots & Forgotten Treasures
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