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8 surviving members of famed Merrill’s Marauders to receive Congressional Gold Medal

The recognition by Congress shines “a light on that forgotten theater in the Pacific that was so crucial in defeating the Japanese. We did it because our country needed us.”

By Claire Barrett

5 years ago

Mandalay International Airport

Myanmar repatriates suspected remains of US WWII servicemen

The U.S. military on Thursday repatriated what may be the remains of service personnel who were lost in action in Myanmar during World War II.

5 years ago

WWII-era ‘Merrill’s Marauders’ veterans reflect on Burma campaign’s 75th anniversary

“We did not see ourselves as heroes. We had volunteered for a mission and we handled every situation that came our way. The end result tells how we did.”

By Joshua Axelrod

6 years ago

Last reunion for famed US WWII unit, Merrill’s Marauders

It’s the last reunion for members of the famed U.S. Army jungle fighters called Merrill’s Marauders.

7 years ago

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