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Honor & Sacrifice: WSIU Remembers World War II is an occasional series that highlights the extraordinary stories of local people helped our country during its darkest hour. Stories range from veterans who served in all branches of the military, to civilians who worked in area factories supporting the war on the home front manufacturing bombers, landing craft, aerial bombs, and artillery shells.
Honor & Sacrifice: WSIU Remembers World War II
Tom Engram and Lawrence Breeze
Oral histories of two area WWII veterans.
Honor & Sacrifice: WSIU Remembers World War II
Landing Ship Tank construction in Evansville, IN; USS Aaron Ward survivor Einar Dyhrkopp
Honor & Sacrifice: WSIU Remembers World War II
Robert Duncan became the first Hellcat Ace, Albert Ketchum served aboard the USS Yorktown.
Honor & Sacrifice: WSIU Remembers World War II
The Illinois Ordnance Plant employed upwards of 10,000 workers during the height of WWII
Honor & Sacrifice: WSIU Remembers World War II
Ramseys, LST 325, Lloyd McDaniel, Bart Trescott
Stories of local veterans who served in WWII
