Remember WWII heroes Fred Madigan and William Occhialini of Winchendon
Remembering two World War II heroes from Winchendon who died just after the war came to an end.
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Remembering two World War II heroes from Winchendon who died just after the war came to an end.
Historians say U.S. military leaders hoped the formation of the 29th would help to reconcile a still-divided nation, and the unit went on to make history in World War I and World War II. Now, the blue-gray insignia is under scrutiny by the congressional Naming Commission.
For more than a century, the 29th Infantry Division patch — an insignia built around a blue-and-gray image — has symbolized unity and liberation on the battlefield. Now, a congressional commission is considering mothballing the patch.
For more than a century, the 29th Infantry Division patch — an insignia built around a blue-and-gray image — has symbolized unity and liberation on the battlefield. Now, a congressional commission is considering mothballing the patch.