
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HEROES
UNFORGETTABLE STORIES FROM THE HEROES OF WORLD WAR II
“We are determined that before the sun sets on this terrible struggle, our flag will be recognized throughout the world as a symbol of freedom on the one hand and of overwhelming force on the other.”
~ General MARSHALL

The legacy of World War II continues to shape our understanding of global conflict, resilience, and the price of freedom. Around the world, this history is kept alive through museum exhibits, oral histories, educational programs, and cultural works that bring the past vividly to life. These efforts transform a global conflict into deeply personal stories, helping us connect with the soldiers and civilians who endured its trials. As the generation of World War II veterans grows smaller, the urgency to preserve their voices has never been greater. Their firsthand accounts offer irreplaceable insights—perspectives that future generations deserve to hear. By teaching World War II history at every educational level, we not only honor those who served, but also equip young people to understand its profound impact—and to carry forward its lessons in the ongoing pursuit of a more just and peaceful world.
THE MEMORY LIVES ON
Walk in the Footsteps of HEROES..
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JOHN CIPOLLA
101st Airborne
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JOSEPH REILLY
101st Airborne
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THOMAS HOPE
Combat Photographer
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ALFONSO VILLA
Combat Engineer
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EMERY HORN
42nd Infantry | POW
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STEVEN MELNIKOFF
175th Infantry
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FLOYD WIGFIELD
4th Division
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WILSON COLWELL
101st Airborne
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THOMAS KILKER
Glider Pilot
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BRADLEY THOMAS
3104th Quarter Master
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LlOYD FOLK
Meteorologist
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CLAYTON NATTIER
306th Bomb Group
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DONALD ALLEN
2nd Armored
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GEORGE SHENKLE
82nd Airborne
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JOSEPH SCIDA
LCVP | Omaha
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IVAN CADY
2nd Rangers
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MELVIN WALKER
115th Infantry
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ROBERT SIMPSON
4th Infantry
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HAROLD ANGLE
28th Infantry
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FRANK DEVITA
LCVP | Omaha
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DON HALVERSON
2nd Rangers
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DONALD COBB
USS Murphy
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JOSEPH SCIDA
US Naval Amphibious
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JACK GOLDSTEIN
381st Bomb Group
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DANIEL FARLEY
5th Rangers
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EDWARD TIPPER
101st Airborne
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EUGENE EDWARDS
9th Infantry
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ROBERT POWELL
Combat Medic
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GREG MELIKIAN
SHAEF
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EUGENE DEIBLER
101st Airborne