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Dutch honor American war dead by ‘adopting’ their graves
Van Schaik’s letter inquiring about Army Capt. Walter “Hutch” Huchthausen sent US businessman and author Robert Edsel on an ...
World War II airman’s remains receive a hero’s welcome in San Jose
San Jose resident Sandy Bellou remembers her mother crying whenever she spoke about her older brother, 2nd Lt. Robert ...
Pope’s burial place reflects his ‘humble, essential’ life, Rome’s poor will pay him a final tribute
The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his “humble, simple and essential" life.
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First burials of unidentified soldiers to take place at memorial cemetery in May
The first burials of unidentified Ukrainian soldiers are planned to take place at the military memorial cemetery in May.
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A US Navy captain ordered a military funeral for a kamikaze pilot during WWII. Here's why
The Missouri's captain ordered a military burial at sea with full honors, marking one of the more unusual and little-known episodes of World War II. The pilot received the same funeral that the ...
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New Book Follows the Dutch Civilians Who Came to Adopt and Care for American Graves from WWII
American Sacrifice, Dutch Freedom, and a Forever Promise Forged in World War II" revolves around 12 people whose lives were ...