Faculty/Staff

James Marshall Buck

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A father and son, one serving in Belgium and the other in Italy, became wounded and reported missing, respectively, the same week.

James Marshall Buck (grandfather) and Charles F. Buck (great-grandfather), remembered by Laura Sharpe

Ben R. Wetenhall, Jr.

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From tragedy to bliss: American soldier and Ukrainian refugee meet in the aftermath of war.

Ben R. Wetenhall, Jr., remembered by his son, Paul Wetenhall

John Witt

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John Witt left the hills of Kentucky to enlist in the Marine Corps, where he served during the Pacific War.

John Witt, remembered by his niece, Belva Collins

Henry J. Bultman, Jr.

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Naval engineer Henry Bultman survived the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Henry Bultman, as remembered by his grandson Scott Gartlan

Howard Allred

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After flying photo reconnaissance missions alongside FDR’s son, Howard Allred followed a calling to become a Methodist minister.

Howard Allred, remembered by his granddaughter, Beth Oyarzun

Ralph Henry Little

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Flying Fortress gunner Ralph Little survived a crash landing and endured time as a POW.

Ralph Henry Little, remembered by his granddaughter, Shari Dunn

Dean Scarborough

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Landing Ship Tank crew member Dean Scarborough never forgot what he witnessed during the D-Day invasion.

Dean Scarborough, remembered by his daughter, Beth Scarborough

Alexander Worth Burt

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Burt was a member of “MacArthur’s Jungaleers” in the Pacific, battling in New Guinea, Philippines and Japan.

Alexander Worth Burt, remembered by his son, Steve Burt

Alan Jones

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Alan Jones, a ball turret gunner in WWII, was shot down during one of his missions, but he didn’t talk about it.

Alan Jones, remembered by his son, Daniel Jones

Ernest John Sabol

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After the invasion of Okinawa, Sabol led the return of several Marines and their service dogs to the U.S.

Ernest John Sabol, remembered by his grandson, Steve Sabol