A Son’s Service
More than 122,000 Wisconsin men and women served in the military during World War I, in all branches of service and in hundreds of different units. However, the largest concentration...
Service, Sacrifice, Incomplete Citizenship
...of the horrors endured and sacrifices made by our service members. Often, when we think of our citizens in military service, images of the Doughboys come to mind. Just as...
William L. Sims: A Lifetime of Service
...H. Wynn, Sr., executive director of the National Association for Black Veterans (NABV), for recommendations for African American veterans who distinguished themselves in service. He selected William Sims. The following...
Reflecting on PTSD: Experiences and Recovery
...WVM.1586.I101) Military veterans and service members are uniquely at risk of experiencing or witnessing traumatic events. Whether a veteran served in a conflict or in peacetime, overseas, or at home,...
Happy 103rd Birthday, Lt. Col. Harry Baker !
...of the U.S. Army Reserve 303rd Ordnance Battalion in Saginaw, MI. He retired after 24 years of service. After Military Service In addition to his military service, Baker had a...
James M. Cocroft: Advocating for Veterans
...in Milwaukee, attended Milwaukee Public Schools, and graduated from South Division Highschool in 1987. The Cocroft family has a deep military service tradition in Wisconsin. The Cocroft family includes multiple...
2nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment
Organization The 2nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment was first organized under the call for volunteers for three months service. After the full number was accepted, the Second mustered into the service...
AUTHOR OF THE PACIFIC, HUGH AMBROSE TO SPEAK IN MADISON
...won eight, including the Emmy for Outstanding Miniseries for 2010. The book spent 17 weeks on the New York Times’ Best Sellers List and was an international best-seller. Gala attendees...
Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting to Honor Veterans and Their Service
...from the State Capitol. For more information contact Jennifer Carlson, or jennifer.carlson@dva.state.wi.us, or go to www.wisvetsmuseum.com. -30- 201 West Washington Avenue | Madison, Wisconsin 53707 1-800-WIS-VETS | WisVets@dva.wisconsin.gov | WisVets.com...
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