80 years after his death, WWII soldier and Columbia native laid to rest at Fort Jackson
Arthur Crossland Jr. was killed fighting German forces during WWII. On March 14, 2025, the Columbia native received a proper ...
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It’s a miracle, say family of Japanese soldier killed in WWII, as flag returns from U.S.
The soldier's eldest son, Toshihiro Mutsuda, was speechless for a few seconds when Banta, wearing white gloves, gently placed the neatly folded flag into his hands. Two of his younger siblings ...
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Memorial Day Flag Etiquette: Here’s What You Need To Know
Folded flags are typically stored in a triangular ... When the flag is hoisted: Spectators who aren’t in military uniform should face the flag, stand at attention and place their hands over ...
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A 93-year-old World War II veteran returned a fallen Japanese soldier's flag to his family
As he started heading in the direction of the squad’s rally point, he came across a Japanese soldier that lay motionless ... I could see the corner of the flag folded up against his heart.
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Guatemalan soldiers patrol the shared border with Mexico as part of the Ring of Fire operation, aiming to strengthen border ...
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Flags once carried by fallen Japanese soldiers in WWII returned to families by 2 Long Island collectors
Millions of Japanese soldiers carried the flags, known as yosegaki hinomaru ... Some flags are as large as 6 square feet but fold small enough to be carried in a pocket and weigh mere ounces.