12/24/2023 0 Comments Instaling WWII: Clear Sky 41One woman was a real-life “Rosie the Riveter.” We learned of a soldier who landed at Normandy and went on to fight his way through the Battle of the Bulge and across Europe. One soldier stood guard at the Nuremburg Trials. The short biographies they’ve written commemorate these extraordinary individuals. They’ve augmented the personal stories with extensive research, both here and offsite. We thank the dozens of dedicated volunteers, both as researchers and as writers, who stepped up to make this project possible. And because you knew these veterans personally, your descriptions are a rare gift to historians: namely, first-hand accounts of the men and women who served during World War II. Children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors shared stories of their loved ones with us. It wasn’t long before we heard from hundreds of you. To launch this initiative, we put the word out in February 2021. The goal? To honor the memories of individuals who served this country, whether in the military or as civilians, and who are interred at The Green-Wood Cemetery. To mark the 80th anniversary of the United States’ entry into World War II, we are proud to announce the Green-Wood World War II Project. Click for the other World War II biographies: Part 2 (Costa-Krutz), Part 3 (La Barbera-Phipard), and Part 4 (Pizza-Zeltmann)Ĭlick here to share the story of someone you know who took part in World War II.
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