LEST WE FORGET
The Foundation is solemnly dedicated to the vision and devotion of its founders, whose unwavering resolve gave birth to this mission. Their sacrifice and foresight remain a guiding light. With reverence, we pledge to preserve their legacy, fulfill their wishes, and safeguard their values, ensuring their spirit endures and their purpose is carried forward for generations yet to come.
HEROES OF WORLD WAR II:
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Micky GANITCH
Born in 1919, a Pennsylvania native, served on the USS Pennsylvania during the Attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.
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Wilson COLLWELL
Born in 1925 in Kentucky, joined the 101st Airborne and witnessed war horrors in Normandy, and Holland during WWII.
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Joe SCIDA
A Pennsylvania native born in 1925, served as a Coxswain LCVP on Omaha Beach during the crucial D-Day invasion.
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Lucky MCGINTY
Born in Philadelphia in 1923, trained as a waist-gunner and completed 29 bombing missions in Europe with the 95th.
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Clayton NATTIER
Born in Concordia, KS, joined the US Army Air Corps as a B-17 Pilot with the 306th Bomb Group. POW.
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John CIPOLLA
Born in Rochester, NY, drafted into the US Army and served with the 501st PIR, 101st Airborne Division in Normandy.
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Joseph REILLY
Born in Wisconsin, drafted into the US Army with the 501st PIR and 101st Airborne Division in major European battles.
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Arthur MEYERS
Chicago native, youngest of eleven brothers, he was a navigator with the 446th Bomb Group in Bungay, England.
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Donald COBB
Born in Evansville, IN, rendered his service in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Murphy during the pivotal DDAY invasion.
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Eugene DEIBLER
Born in North Carolina, saw intense combat during the D-Day as a member of the 501st PIR, 101st Airborne Division.
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Robert FERNANDEZ
Born in California, served on the USS Curtiss during the Pearl Harbor attack when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor.
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Thomas KILKER
Born in Holyoke, MA, served as the second glider pilot in Normandy as part of the 437th Troop Carrier Group.
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Floyd WIGFIELD
Born in 1917 in Maryland, served in the infantry with the 4th Infantry on Utah Beach during the DDAY landings.
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Thomas BRADLEY
Born in Monticello, Georgia, he joined the US. Army, before transferring to the 3104 QM Service Company.
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Stuart HEDLEY
Born in Palm Beach, FL, a Pearl Harbor survivor has served in the Navy for twenty years during World War II and Korea.
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Max BROWN
Born in Colorado, enrolled in the V12 Marine Corps program, went on to serve n the Battle of Iwo Jima.
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Homer GOODMAN
Born in Colorado, drafted into the US Army Air Corps and served 26 missions with the 100th Bomb Group.
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Greg MELIKIAN
Born in New York, served as a radio operator, during the pivotal role in the unconditional surrender of Germany.
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Seymour MERMELSTEIN
Born in Miami Beach, Florida, served in the famous Black Devils, the First Special Service Force in Italy and France.
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Robert BALL
Born in Denver, Colorado, served as bombardier with the 401st Squadron, 91st Bomb Group. Was a POW at Stalag Luft III.
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If you wish to contribute to our mission, we offer several meaningful ways to support the preservation of our veterans’ legacy. You may choose a one-time gift or establish a recurring monthly contribution through our donor-advised fund, which sustains the Foundation’s work. All donations are made in honor and memory of the Heroes of World War II. Please contact us directlty via email.
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