Military

Franklin County Veterans Hall of Honor Committee Seeks Information

By Sue Blesi

Franklin County Commissioner Terry Wilson continues in his search for information on Civil War soldiers and events.

They have posted Union and Confederate soldiers’ records on the Web site franklinmo.org. The information is located under the tab on the left, labeled “Veterans Hall of Honor”.

Missouri National Guard Soldier Killed in Afghanistan

Missouri Army National Guard Sgt. Robert Wayne Crow, 42, of Kansas City, Mo., died July 10 in Paktika, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device.  He was a combat engineer with the 203rd Engineer Battalion headquartered in Joplin, Mo.

Columbia Soldier receives Army Achievement Medal

JEFFERSON CITY - Spc. Thomas Saltzman, of Columbia, received the Army Achievement Medal for his participation in the Missouri National Guard Soldier of the Year competition.

Soldiers participating in the three-day event were tested in several areas including physical fitness, a written exam, rifle qualifications, a 12-mile march, and day and night land navigation. The Soldiers were also tested on their general army knowledge.

"Soldier of the Year was difficult, but worth it," said Saltzman. "It feels good."

Evening at the Museum: Women During World War II

Diane Disbro will present the July program of the Washington Historical Society’s “Evening at the Museum.” The presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, July 13, at 7 p.m. It is free and open to the general public.

Disbro’s presentation is on women during WWII. One story proudly reported that a local girl played bridge with General Eisenhower and Kay Summersby.

The Historical Society Museum, the site for the program, is located at Fourth and Market streets in Washington.

Was Your Civil War Ancestor a Member of MOLLUS?

The Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (often referred to as MOLLUS) was a Civil War veterans organization founded in Philadelphia at the close of the war. The Missouri department of the Loyal Legion, known as the Commandery of the State of Missouri, was instituted in 1885. The members (or “companions” as they were known) of the Loyal Legion were commissioned officers and honorably discharged commissioned officers of the U.S. Army, Navy and Marine Corps, who served in the Civil War.

Four Generations of Military Family Attend Memorial Day Service at Owensville

Donald is retired after working for 26 years for RR Donnelley. Before that, he worked 13 years for Chrysler. Today, to keep busy, he works part time behind the meat counter at J & L 2

By Glen Blesi

Donald Fuchs attended the Memorial Day service Monday at the VFW Bledsoe-Bulas Post 6133 in Owensville. Other family members attending with him were his son, Darin, grandson, Connor, and aunts Mamie Fuchs Landwehr and Mildred Fuchs Bock. A separate story on Sergeant Darin Fuchs appears on this Web site.

Owensville M1's for Vets Gives 26 Rifles to Combat Veterans

In the photo, John C. Garand, who invented the Garand rifle, is pointing out features of his rifle to Major General Charles M. Wesson during the general's visit to Springfield (Mass.) Arsenal in July 1941. Brigadier General Gilbert H. Stewart is on the right.

By Glen Blesi

The 20th century battles fought at Normandy, Guadalcanal, Seoul and Saigon had something in common. American heroes who served at those places used the M1 Garand rifle. General George S. Patton referred to the rifle as the “greatest battle implement ever devised” and said it won World War II.

In the photo, John C. Garand, who invented the Garand rifle, is pointing out features of his rifle to Major General Charles M. Wesson during the general's visit to Springfield (Mass.) Arsenal in July 1941. Brigadier General Gilbert H. Stewart is on the right.

Local Afghans Assist Soldiers During Clearance Patrol Mission Providing Mutual Support

First Lt. Phil Kirk pulled the walkie-talkie from his hip, disappointment obvious on his face and in his voice.

by Jon E. Dougherty
Public Affairs NCO
203rd Engineer Battalion

FORWARD OPERATING BASE SHARANA, Afghanistan - First Lt. Phil Kirk pulled the walkie-talkie from his hip, disappointment obvious on his face and in his voice.

"Did you hear that?" Kirk asked, shaking his head. "Sounds like medevac is red. We're not going anywhere."

In a season of giving thanks, Web site offers easy way to remember the U.S. troops

The holiday season can be an especially trying time for Americans serving in the military and families waiting at home. There will inevitably be someone missing who should be carving a turkey, wrapping a gift or sharing a holiday toast. One national organization allows everyone to send a reminder of thanks to those serving overseas.

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