How Black paratroopers saved the US from Japan’s WWII firebombs
Sgt. Joe Harris was one of an elite group of Black paratroopers during World War II. He is being laid to rest today. He was ...
Compton’s Sgt. Joe Harris, who died at age 108, honored for legacy with all-Black battalion
Harris, who died March 15, was honored Saturday at Lewis Metropolitan CME Church before his burial in Inglewood.
Joe Harris, Operation Firefly smokejumper and oldest WWII paratrooper, dies at 108
(Tribune News Service) — U.S. Army Sgt. Joe Harris sailed to earth on numerous missions as a member of a paratrooper ...
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WWII Oldest Paratrooper Joe Harris Laid to Rest in Inglewood
Sgt. Joe Harris, who was believed to have been the oldest surviving World War II paratrooper prior to his death last month at ...
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Monday letters: DEI records, thrift store growth, political rebuttals and more
DEI purge disrespects military womenI can’t let this one go. The new regime in D.C. has made a priority of scouring ...
He fought racism and fascism: 108-year-old WWII paratrooper who paved path for Black soldiers dies
The Compton resident was a member of the 'Triple Nickles,' a World War II combat-ready unit who trained as some of America's ...
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Local author, longtime fighter pilot talks new memoir ‘One of the Few’
Retired Col. Robert Graham, 90, served four tours, and they are the main focus of his new book, “One of the Few: A True ...
Voices: Independent readers share their views on conscription – from ‘necessary evil’ to ‘waste of time’
Readers were divided on the idea of reintroducing national service, with many agreeing that Britain’s military is ...
World War II soldier’s remains welcomed home after 81 years
Private First Class Robert L. Bryant’s remains were brought home after 81 years, and his family and the community gathered to welcome him, with the procession closing Veteran’s Parkway ...
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Remains of Illinois World War II soldier home after 81 years
Private First Class Robert L. Bryant’s remains were brought home after 81 years, and his family and the community gathered to ...