On Veterans Day, A 95-Year-Old War Hero Tells Story
Guy Stern, at age 95, remembers his time as a "Ritchie Boy," and his role in military intelligence during World War II.
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Guy Stern, at age 95, remembers his time as a "Ritchie Boy," and his role in military intelligence during World War II.
The Ritchie Boys were responsible for gathering more than half the actionable intelligence on the battlefield during World War II. For the many German-born Jews in their ranks, defeating the Nazis was heartbreakingly personal.
At 99, Guy Stern is one of the last living Ritchie Boys and showed 60 Minutes some of the honors and mementos from his decorated military career.
The Michigan WW2 Legacy Memorial, a nonprofit that strives to recognize Michigan’s role in World War II, hosted The Victory Gala on Oct. 23.
TROY — The Detroit Marriott Hotel in Troy will host a special fundraiser for a proposed memorial to World War II veterans and those behind the war effort.