A memorial cross will be unveiled at a previously unmarked grave of the one of the youngest solider killed in combat during the Civil War in Sligo cemetery this morning.

Some 25 people, most of them unsung heroes, from across the West Midlands have been named in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours. They include charity fundraisers, homeless campaigners and people who ...

An army reservist from Sutton Coldfield has received a prestigious award in the King’s Birthday Honours list. Local campaigner Jay Singh-Sohal has been awarded an OBE (Officers of the Order of ...

Joseph Drake, 100, of Hawley, is one of five surviving U.S. Army Rangers who served in World War II. He received a ...

Andrew Harnik/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- "We didn't do it for recognition. We did it out of duty to one another and to our ...

1 / 3 Show Caption + The U.S. Army formally renamed Camp Humphreys’ Freedom Chapel June 5, 2025, in honor of Chaplain (Capt.) Emil J. Kapaun, a Roman Catholic priest and Medal of Honor recipient.

John Wardell is one of just five remaining Army Rangers out of 6,500 in World War II, and he has been honored with a ...

Former U.S. Army Captain William Albracht receives a third Silver Star medal for service during the Vietnam War during a ceremony on the Rock Island Arsenal in Rock Island, Illinois December 15, 2012.

Army Rangers from WWII, including Sgt. Joseph Drake of Hawley were honored with the Congressional Gold Medal in Washington, D ...

Sharp was presented the medal by Gen. James E. Rainey, the commanding general of Army Futures Command. Rainey spoke of the partnership of Texas A&M and Futures Command during his remarks.

WWII Army veteran receives medals after 63 years Serviceman fought in Battle of Bulge, D-Day CAROLYN THOMPSON 219.933.3229 Mar 24, 2008 0 1 of 2 JOHN LUKE ...