‘True American hero’: Body of Vietnam War veteran returns home to final resting place in Quincy
Dozens lined Hancock Street in Quincy Sunday, holding American flags to honor a war hero and Vietnam veteran well known in this community.
County remembers decorated war hero Capt. Curtis Fitzgerald I
Vietnam hero Capt. Curtis Wayne Fitzgerald I, 77, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 4. Services for Fitzgerald, under the direction of Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home, are set for 1 p.m. Friday, Feb.
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‘The Unlikely War Hero’ shines a light on smart survivor of notorious Vietnam POW camp
Doug Hegdahl, the subject of Marc Leepson’s “The Unlikely War Hero: A Vietnam War POW’s Story of Courage and Resilience in ...
Military aircraft land at Boston Logan for funeral of ‘true American hero’ who spent 6-plus years in captivity during Vietnam War
U.S. military aircraft were spotted landing at Boston Logan International Airport on Friday ahead of a funeral for a “true ...
‘Vietnam: The War That Changed America’ examines the human stories of war
The Apple TV+ docuseries doesn't feature pundits or historians as talking heads, focusing instead on the people on the ground ...
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Unsung hero: Family fights for recognition of Vietnam heroism
ALGONA, Iowa (KCCI) — Iowa veteran Greg Arrowood, who served in Vietnam is still seeking a prestigious military decoration he was recommended for nearly 60 years ago. His grandson, Luke ...
Quincy dedicates Stratton Way in 2019 to honor 'hometown hero' for historic Navy career
In 2019, the city of Quincy named a street Stratton Way in honor of Navy Capt. Richard Stratton, Vietnam War hero. "More than ...