HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- A World War II veteran was honored for his service on Saturday, more than a decade after he passed away. The veteran's family was reconnected with his service medals ...

PENNINGTON, New Jersey (WPVI) -- It was a special day for a member of the Greatest Generation. A 100-year-old World War II veteran received a distinguished service medal from the State of New Jersey.

The bronze star medal is awarded to service members for heroic or meritorious service in a combat Zone. It is a big deal, ...

GRETNA, Va. – A local 101-year-old World War II veteran was finally honored with service medals earlier today. Gretna native Elmer “Cox” Cocke was recognized for the dedication and sacrifice he ...

Thank you. That was the message from City Councilman Alex Straatman when he presented two World War II veterans with a medal and a certificate at Brookestone Gardens on Thursday afternoon. “Thank you ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- It's impossible not to smile when you meet 97-year-old Raymond Hutner. "My secret being 97 years old is to eat what you want to eat, drink what you want to drink, and don't go ...

"They never got a salute," a daughter of one of the women said. The only all-Black, all-female battalion to serve in World War II in the U.S. and in Europe is set to be awarded the Congressional Gold ...

A LOCAL WORLD WAR TWO VETERAN IS AWARDED A MEDAL FOR HIS COURAGEOUS ACTIONS. SINCE MARTIN KERR COULD NOT GET HIS MEDAL AT THE CEREMONY IN LINCOLN, THE STATE OF NEBRASKA BROUGHT THE CEREMONY TO BLAIR, ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A Midlands World War II marine veteran was presented with a service medal at a surprise ceremony Wednesday. Larry Pressley is one of the first World War II “atomic veterans” and ...

Betty Wrigley of Collinsville helped repair battleships during World War II after leaving her St. Louis home at 15.

Betty Wrigley, 98, was honored with a Congressional Gold Medal for her WWII work as a Rosie the Riveter at Puget Sound Navy ...

COLLINSVILLE - A local woman was honored with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest honor a civilian can achieve.On ...