Tagged: World War II veterans

Happy Heavenly Birthday James Arness - Famous Veterans

🇺🇸 James Arness: WWII Hero, Gunsmoke Legend & Purple Heart Recipient | Never Forgotten

Did you know if today is your birthday and you served in the military, you share two incredible things in common with James Arness. 🇺🇸 Today we honor James Arness — beloved actor, American war hero, and forever remembered as Marshal Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke. Before becoming one of television’s most iconic Western stars, Arness proudly served in the United… Read more

Famous Veterans Born on May 16 🇺🇸 Henry Fonda & Harry Carey Jr. | WWII Navy Veterans Remembered

Today we honor two legendary Famous Veterans born on May 16th — iconic actor Henry Fonda and beloved western film actor Harry Carey Jr. Both proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II before making their mark in Hollywood. 🇺🇸 Henry FondaBest known for classics like 12 Angry Men, The Grapes of Wrath, and On Golden Pond,… Read more
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⚾ Happy Angel Birthday Yogi Berra (1925–2015) | Baseball Legend, Yankees Icon & WWII Navy Hero 🇺🇸

⚾ Happy Angel Birthday to baseball legend and decorated WWII veteran Yogi Berra! 🇺🇸⚓ Lawrence Peter “Yogi” Berra was born on May 12, 1925 and passed away on September 22, 2015 at the age of 90. Yogi Berra was far more than a New York Yankees legend — he was an American hero. Before becoming one of the greatest catchers,… Read more

Happy Heavenly Birthday Jack Klugman 🇺🇸 Veteran Actor | The Odd Couple & Quincy M.E. #JackKlugman #Veteran #FamousVeterans

Wishing Jack Klugman a happy heavenly birthday today! 🎉🇺🇸 Best known for his iconic roles in Quincy, M.E. and as Oscar Madison on The Odd Couple, Klugman was more than just a legendary actor—he was also a proud United States Army veteran who served during World War II. After the war, Klugman pursued acting in New York City—where he shared… Read more

D-Day Remembrance Honoring World War II Veterans

EARLY BIRD PRICING! Opportunity to meet and dine with World War II and other U.S. Veterans.   CAPT Greg Streeter, USN Ret., Naval Order, Jacksonville D-Day Veteran Chet Galbraith Unsung Hero Nominees 5:30PM Social | 6:00PM Dinner 6:30PM D-Day Anniversary Presentation Opportunity to meet and dine with World War II and other U.S. Veterans, Gold Star Families, Unsung Heroes, and… Read more

The Passing of an American Hero: Mourning the Loss of Yankee Great Yogi Berra

  It is with a profound sense of loss and heartfelt sorrow that the Board of Directors of the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center (YBMLC) shares the news that Yogi Berra has passed away at the age of 90 due to natural causes. Yogi conducted his life with unwavering integrity, humility and a contagious good humor that elevated him… Read more

Come Welcome Home 150 World War II Veterans May 30th

Looking for riders and first responders to escort 150 World War II veterans home! On May 30, Honor Flight Philadelphia will be coming home with 150 World War II veterans from Washington, DC where they will have visited the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice at NO COST to the veteran. Honor Flight Philadelphia and Warriors Watch are looking… Read more