Some of the most riveting and powerful stories are from the veterans and service members in the armed forces. For its ninth year, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Stories of Honor program sought nominations from the public and have featured these stories in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and on STLtoday.
Content by Soldiers Memorial Military Museum. Boccia was one of many art school students recruited for this top-secret unit designed to deceive and mislead German forces.
Content by Soldiers Memorial Military Museum. Soldiers Memorial shares the history of St. Louis’ contributions to national defense since the Revolutionary War through today.
Some of the most riveting and powerful stories are from the veterans and service members in the armed forces. For its eighth year, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Stories of Honor series sought nominations from the public and featured them throughout the year in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and o…
When he served as an electronics technician in the U.S. Navy, Chris Wise was not only earning a paycheck and learning hands-on skills, but building a framework for his future as an entrepreneur.
Content by Soldiers Memorial Military Museum. One St. Louisan’s experience in the Vietnam War has left a legacy of honor and the ultimate sacrifice.
Delores McCrea is a registered nurse who served from 1962 to 1965 as a psychiatric nurse in the U.S. Air Force. She worked directly with veterans who were dealing with what we now call post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. Back then, she said, it was known as combat fatigue or shell shock.
Content by Soldiers Memorial Military Museum. To recognize those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation, a “Court of Honor” was established at Soldiers Memorial.
Roger Pryor's motivation for joining the Missouri National Guard in high school was gas money to get around town on his Cushman Eagle motorcycle.The "weekend warrior" pay helped pay the bills, he said, but soon he was dreaming of becoming a pilot in the U.S. Air Force. In 1957, he traded cru…
John Denny Robertson's 42-year military career began in 1946, when he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps at age 17."My entire life I wore a uniform," Robertson said, now 95. "I am most proud of the fact that by serving in both the police and the military I was able to successfully help those …
For 13 anxious days in October 1962, Joseph D. Swartz, a brand-new U.S. sailor on his first-ever cruise, waited as tensions escalated between two Cold War adversaries during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Swartz credits his Navy training for his successful civilian career in electronics at McDonn…
After 11 years in the military, Leon Alexander discovered it wasn’t just veterans who were suffering from psychological pain from trauma. Now along with his support dog, a six-year-old Labrador retriever named Bob, he visits schools to help boost awareness about PTSD, its symptoms and causes…
We all have stories to tell, but some of the most riveting and powerful are those of the servicemen and women of the armed forces. For its seventh year, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Stories of Honor series sought nominations from the public and featured them throughout the year in the St. Lou…
Content by Soldiers Memorial Military Museum. On Nov. 11, Veterans Day, Soldiers Memorial Military Museum will present “Vietnam: At War and At Home.”
Battle of the Bulge veterans recalls his role in epic fight nearly 80 years ago
Content by Soldiers Memorial Military Museum. This Memorial Day, Soldiers Memorial Military Museum is honoring St. Louisans who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Korean War.
Vietnam veteran unlocks 50 years of memories
A partnership with Newspapers.com has opened the Post-Dispatch's archives to the public.
Young Reservist aims to serve others around the world
Navy veteran feels renewed pride in Vietnam-era service
Battle of the Bulge veteran recalls horrors and lessons of war
Coast Guard team offers stability and flexibility
Do you know a veteran or current service member you would like to honor? Nominate them today for our 2022 edition of Stories of Honor.
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