In May 1942, National Guardsman William “Bill” Clayton Overmier was captured and sent to a Japanese prisoner of war camp. For the next three years, Overmier remained at the camp until its liberation by American troops.
This week’s America250 salute is Army Veteran James N. Rowe, a POW who escaped captivity in Vietnam and helped develop SERE tactics.
PBS’ National Memorial Day Concert, America’s national night of remembrance, returns for a live presentation this Sunday hosted by Tony award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy award-winner Gary Sinise, acclaimed actors dedicated to Veterans’ causes and supporting U.S. troops in active service.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army and Air Force Veteran Paul Kerchum, who was one of the last survivors of the Bataan Death March.
Today's #VeteranOfTheDay honors the service and sacrifice of WWII Marine Corps Veteran Robert L. Zehetner, who was killed during the Battle of Tarawa.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Corps Veteran Daniel Crowley, who served in the Pacific during World War II and was taken as a prisoner of war (POW) by the Japanese.
Army Veteran Hank Welzel served in the Korean War, but his military experience began in the German Army during World War II.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Ernest Boyd Hunter Jr., who served in the 78th Infantry Division (“Lightning Division”) during World War II and was a prisoner of war.
Navy Veteran Robert Shumaker served during the Vietnam War. He was captured by North Vietnamese forces and held as a prisoner of war for eight years.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran James Lamar Stone, a Medal of Honor recipient who was a Korean War POW by Chinese forces for 22 months.
Today's #VeteranOfTheDay is a Veterans Legacy Project tribute to Army Air Forces Veteran Louis Longman, whose aircraft never returned after a bombing mission in New Guinea.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Chester J. Butcher, who was shot down in southern France during World War II and taken as a prisoner.