May 26, 2023 Published by Randy Murray
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May 26, 2023 Published by Randy Murray
Charles “Charlie” Palek
3/9/1949 – 4/26/2016
Branch: Army
Rank: E5
Outfit: 9th
Service Dates: 1967 – 1970
3 Purple Hearts, A Silver Star, A Bronze Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Combat Infantry Badge, 7 Air Medals and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. He was a Gunner and Scout Helicopter Cambodia Wrote the Book “Tattletale”
Story uploaded: Friday, August 14, 2009 / Updated: Friday, May 26, 2023
May 16, 2023 (updated May 16, 2023) Published by Randy Murray
Oliver Coleman Estes
6/11/1919 – 5/24/2012
Branch: Army
Rank: Combat Engineer
Outfit: 106th Infantry Division
Service Dates: 1943 – 1945
County: Greene
Conflicts/Significant Events: World War II, Captured in the Battle of The Bulge, POW in Germany until the end of the War. His story was featured in the book “Hell Frozen Over”
Story uploaded: Thursday, August 20, 2009 / Updated: Monday, May 15, 2023
May 7, 2023 (updated May 7, 2023) Published by Randy Murray
Nicholas “Nik” Zak
9/14/1930 – 8/31/2021
Branch: Marines
Rank: Sgt.
Unit: 7th
Outfit: 1st
Service Dates: 1948 – 1951
County: St. Louis
Conflicts/Significant Events: Nik joined the Marine Corps in November 1948 and was wounded in Korea, December 3, 1950 sustaining leg and head injuries, losing his eye as well as suffering severe frostbite of his extremities. He received a Purple Heart for his injuries. Nick was honorably discharged from the Marines in September 1951. His name is engraved on The Chosin Few Monument in Forest Park, St. Louis next to the Korean War Veterans Association Memorial.
Story uploaded: Friday, September 25, 2009 / Updated May 7, 2023
April 28, 2023 (updated May 7, 2023) Published by Randy Murray
Real StorySeal™ 01109
Real StorySeal
Ashley McBryde
Wes Dorethy (Guitar)
Chris Harris (Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals)
Quinn Hill (Drums)
Caleb Hooper (Bass)
Matt Helmkamp (Guitar)
April 22, 2023 (updated April 24, 2023) Published by Randy Murray
Kenneth Wayne Thomason
3/3/1922 – 3/9/2015
Branch: Army Air Corps 12th Air Force
Unit: 350th Fight Group
Outfit: 347th Squadron
Service Dates: 1942 – 1945
Veteran Station: Mediterranean Theater
County: Johnson, Mo.
Conflicts/Significant Events: Was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for flying 141 missions in World War II in North Africa, Casablanca, Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, Southern France.
He recalls one particular mission, Christmas Eve, over the Po Valley in Italy, where he destroyed an enemy fighter airstrip and planes, crippling the enemy’s air power.
On another occasion, he bailed out over the ocean when an engine malfunctioned, qualifying him as a member of the Caterpillar Club, or those who had “hit the silk” in a bailout and survived.
Story uploaded: Thursday, May 24, 2007 / updated: Monday April 24th, 2023
April 1, 2023 (updated April 1, 2023) Published by Randy Murray
April 1, 2023 (updated April 20, 2023) Published by Randy Murray
Bernard Joseph Wahl
3/21/1924 – 1/15/2011
Branch: Army
Rank: PFC
Unit: Paratrooper
Outfit: 82nd Airborne
Service Dates: 1940 – 1946
Veteran Station: Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Conflicts/Significant Events: World War II Paratrooper – Battle of the Bulge, Battle of Casino, Holland, England (Hinkley and Lestershire), Sicily (Palermo)
Interviewed at Missouri Veterans Home In Mexico, Missouri. Story uploaded: Wednesday, June 6, 2007 / Updated: Saturday April 1, 2023
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August 14, 2022 Published by Randy Murray
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Lifetime’s Original Movie “Caught In The Act” Later known as Mind Of The Crime
July 4, 2022 (updated April 29, 2023) Published by Randy Murray
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Autographed Steinberger Electric DB Spirit Bass Guitar
Model :#1501210269
Before Autographs & Authentication
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Lt. Dan Band Autographs
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