Lifestyles
The story of Sydney E. Manning, Corporal, U.S. Army, WW1, Medal of Honor
Only two native Alabamians were awarded the Medal of Honor during WW I. They were Army Corporal Sydney E. Manning and Navy Gunners Mate First ...
John Vick, Author at The Andalusia Star-News
Lifestyles
Ambush at Ap Nhi – The Heroism of Sergeant William W. Seay, U.S. Army Vietnam War – Medal of Honor Conclusion
On this week of Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day, we salute all those who served and remember the fallen. This is the last of three articles ...
by John Vick, Friday, April 2, 2021 5:27 pm
Lifestyles
Ambush at Ap Nhi – The Heroism of Sergeant William W. Seay, U.S. Army Vietnam War – Medal of Honor Part 2
Author’s special note: Much of what is written below remained unknown for 40 years. Only through the dedication and determination of several of Sergeant William ...
by John Vick, Friday, March 26, 2021 4:53 pm
News
Witness to History: Corporal Charles L. Saunders
Mr. Charles Leonard Saunders was a great American soldier and member of The Greatest Generation. He died at his home in Troy, Alabama, on March ...
by John Vick, Wednesday, March 24, 2021 10:20 am
Lifestyles
Ambush at Ap Nhi – The Heroism of Sergeant William W. Seay, U.S. Army Vietnam War – Medal of Honor Part 1
Sarah Lee has a vivid memory of the day she learned of her little brother’s death. She remembers, “I saw a green government car pull ...
by John Vick, Friday, March 19, 2021 4:20 pm
Lifestyles
The story of Sergeant Mathew Leonard, U.S. Army, Vietnam, Medal of Honor
We have no way of knowing the final thoughts of Platoon Sergeant Mathew Leonard as he sat propped against a tree for support, emptying his ...
by John Vick, Friday, March 12, 2021 4:33 pm
Lifestyles
The story of Captain Gary Michael Rose, U.S. Army , Vietnam War, Medal of Honor
“You get on a helicopter and you fly for 45 minutes, an hour west – when you know by helicopter the border’s only five minutes ...
by John Vick, Friday, March 5, 2021 3:54 pm
Lifestyles
The story of Sergeant Willie J. Locke, Jr. USMC Vietnam Veteran
Willie Locke and Mortar Squad #8 were busy pumping round after round into the oncoming North Vietnamese assault. Willie suddenly found himself blown several yards ...
by John Vick, Friday, February 26, 2021 5:07 pm
News
Remembering John Fletcher Jones: Veteran, lawyer, family man
Andalusia has lost another member of The Greatest Generation, with the passing of John Fletcher Jones on February 20, 2021. Mr. Jones was a native ...
by John Vick, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 4:38 pm
Lifestyles
The story of Sergeant Ola. L. Mize, U.S. Army, Korea, Medal of Honor
The soldier finally made his way back to his unit’s command post and tried to give his report. Standing there with his uniform in tatters, ...
by John Vick, Friday, February 19, 2021 3:23 pm
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