World War WHERE? by Russ Horton
...imagined eventually being deployed to the European or Pacific Theaters. He might have considered the possibility of going to North Africa or the China-Burma-India Theater. He may have even heard...
Temporary Exhibits
...What You'll See in the Exhibit A WWI radio operator from Racine brought home a treasured handmade mandolin, crafted for him by a local French woman and designed with...
Medal of Honor Recipients
About the Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor is the highest military award for bravery that can be conferred on a member of the American armed forces. It is...
The Life and Letters of World War I Aerial Observer Lt. Mortimer M. Lawrence – August 1917
Co. C. 41st Infantry, Fort Snelling, Minn., Aug. 2, 1917. Dear Folks:- Received your letters and yesterday afternoon received by parcel post a bundle of Saturday Evening Posts from April...
The Life and Letters of World War I Aerial Observer Lt. Mortimer M. Lawrence – January 1918
...unable to so have written here. The box from the City contained apples, nuts, chocolates and smokes and was very nice. I appreciate being remembered. The Red Cross boxes were...
A Son’s Service
...of Wisconsinites served in the 32nd Division, which consisted of the Wisconsin and Michigan National Guards. Much like today, individual Wisconsin National Guard units were based in communities scattered across...
Sergeant Beauford T. Anderson
...for the landings. The 96th entered combat in an assault landing where they met little resistance. Later that afternoon, General MacArthur landed on Red Beach and announced the beginning of...
Part III: Okinawa: Decision at Shuri
...had the best success, as the 96th Infantry Division cleared Conical Hill in four days of fighting and the 6th Marine Division captured Sugar Loaf Hill after five days of...
Madison Cemetery Tours
...life the interesting and often unknown stories of souls interred at Forest Hill Cemetery in Madison. Talking Spirits XXV: Forest Hill Cemetery Tours Vietnam: 50 Years Later On March 29,...