Faculty/Staff

Seaman Michael Scepanski watched the original raising of the flag on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima.

Michael James Scepanski, remembered by his son, Jordan Scepanski

Glider pilot J. Bryan Sims made a heroic landing during D-Day.

J. Bryan Sims, Jr., remembered by his daughter, Jeanette Sims

Mill worker turned soldier Bill Presnell fought in Europe and photographically chronicled his infantry company’s movements.

William G. “Bill” Presnell, remembered by his daughter, Barbara Presnell

He did not see a lot of action, but he endured some tough conditions on the frozen turf.

Wendell Leeman, remembered by his son, Richard Leeman

Foster R. Renwick was part of the Army Air Corps squadron who liberated Sainte-Mère-Église.

Foster R. Renwick, remembered by his son, John Renwick

After escaping Nazi Germany, Jean Warner Baer would enlist in the U.S. Army and help free Paris.

Jean Warner Baer, remembered by his daughter, Madelyn Baer

As a Tuskegee Airman, Major Herndon Cummings was involved in an event that foreshadowed the Civil Rights Movement.

Herndon Cummings, remembered by granddaughter Jessica James-Hill and her mother, Dr. Navita Cummings James.

Sometimes pulling the short straw is the luckiest of events.

Frank Mraz, remembered by his niece, Maryann Mraz

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

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