Bob Bokram, Navy, WWII
Bokram joined the Navy, ready to defend his country during WWII
By Tamara StevensSpecial to Emmet County
Everyone who volunteered for the military during World War II served their country. But not all who served fought in battle, though they were prepared to do so at any moment. Robert “Bob”… Read More
Stanley Pinson, WWII
‘I was the pilot, navigator, radio operator, gunner, engineer – I did it all’
By Tamara StevensSpecial to Emmet County
It was 1944 – the height of World War II – when Stanley Thomas Pinson was finally deployed to Europe to fly fighter planes against Germany. After nearly… Read More
Linda Henry, Desert Shield and Operation Iraqi Freedom
Air National Guard nurse served in Desert Shield, Operation Iraqi Freedom
By Tamara Stevens, Special to Emmet CountyStanding at the front of a large conference room before 40-plus people, Linda B. Henry, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired), a flight nurse with the Oklahoma Air National Guard, certainly… Read More
Chuck Bayless, WWII
Torpedo bomber recalls travels and missions during WWII
By Tamara Stevens, Special to Emmet CountyCharles “Chuck” Edward Bayless saw a lot of action during World War II. He also saw a considerable amount of islands and locations throughout the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Most of his view, though,… Read More
Neil Ahrens, Navy
Young artist drops out of college and into the Navy – and into history
By Tamara StevensSpecial to Emmet County
Neil Ahrens looks through old photos of his days in the Navy. Not many people can say they have been face-to-face with an international hijacking terrorist. But Neil Ahrens can. As a Boatswain’s… Read More
Fred Amorose, WWII
WWII Vet overcame injury and illness to fight at Guadalcanal and numerous battle sites
By Tamara StevensSpecial to Emmet County
Fred Amorose can recall many memories from the four years he served as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. Some memories are good, bringing a smile… Read More
Bay View to host D-Day documentary screening on June 6
Hugh Winnell, Unit VMF 222
WWII vet a witness to history
Update: Hugh Winnell passed away on Aug. 9, 2012, at the age of 88. Emmet County sends its respects to Mr. Winnell and his family. By Beth Anne PiehlHugh Winnell says he’s had two lives: The one he had before World War II, and the one he’s lived afterward, for the last 66 years.… Read More
David Riley, Vietnam
A victim of Agent Orange, double-amputee served his country in the Marine Corps during Vietnam
By Tamara StevensSpecial to Emmet County
David Allen Riley volunteered to serve his country, like his father and his grandfather before him. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.… Read More
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