In July 1944, the final phase of the Battle of Saipan reached its brutal climax. Faced with overwhelming American forces, ...
ALBANY— New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has ordered flags lowered to half-staff on Monday to honor a World War II Army private from Brooklyn whose remains were recently recovered. Bernard Gavrin was 29 ...
Staff Sgt. John Sidur was carrying a comrade who had his arm blown off, along with another injured soldier, when he was confronted by two Japanese soldiers with their guns pointed straight at them. He ...