Conflict: Uncategorized, World War I
Fighting a war involves a lot of hard work, but soldiers found time to pursue personal interests, too. Some wrote stories and poems, some sang songs, and still others drew cartoons and comic strips. I chose some of my favorites … Continue reading
Conflict: World War II
Many spotlights tell great tales of bravery and service, but for William Richard Henry and the other men aboard the USS Gudgeon all we can say is they were never heard from again. The USS Gudgeon was commissioned in April … Continue reading
Conflict: Vietnam
This post is quite different from the usual Fold3 spotlights in that it was written by the Fold3 community. The following are selections from comments left at the Interactive Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Every word was offered by someone who cares … Continue reading
Conflict: World War II
The USS Lexington sank as a result of damage caused by Japanese torpedo planes and dive-bombers at the Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1942. She was the fourth of five ships to carry the name Lexington and one … Continue reading
Conflict: World War I
During World War I, soldiers in advance positions relied on carrier pigeons to send word to base. One famous pigeon saved 200 men and received a medal for its important mission. The manual on liaison illustrates the importance of maintaining … Continue reading