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June 6, 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied invasion of Normandy, France, which was a major turning point in the war against Nazi Germany. One local Jackson

Christmas Day 1944 never came for four Westmoreland County natives and 759 fellow servicemen who were passengers on a World War II troop transport ship headed for Cherbourg, France. On Christmas Eve, about 5 miles from its destination, the SS Leopoldville was torpedoed by a German submarine and sank, taking

 Christmas Day 1944 never came for four Westmoreland County, Pa., natives and 759 fellow service members who were passengers on a World War II troop transport ship headed for Cherbourg, France.

JOHNSTOWN — The stories of the more than 2,300 American service members who died at Pearl Harbor, including Cambria County Military Hall of Fame member Navy Petty Officer 1st Class John Lipple, from Ashville, have been chronicled by Stories Behind the Stars. The nonprofit is working to compile brief bios

A common sight in the windows of American kitchens during World War II was a simple red and white flag sporting a blue star for each member of the household who had been called away to serve. Tragically, a gold star on that simple flag meant that a family member would not be returning home safely to their loved ones.  There were 146 gold stars displayed in Crawford County windows.