On this date in 1940 Germany invades the Channel Islands. This will be the only part of Britain to be occupied by the Germans.
Archive for June, 2009
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June 28, 2009On this date in 1950 US bombers attack troops in Han River area – North Korean army captures Seoul
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June 27, 2009On this date in 1944 the Allies liberate Cherbourg.
In 1950 UN asks member countries to aid Republic of Korea – US announces intervention. North Korea attacks Seoul airfield.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower Named to World Golf Hall of Fame
June 26, 2009President Eisenhower was named to the World Golf Hall of Fame for his promotion of the sport. Read more.
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June 26, 2009On this date in 1941 Finland declares war on the USSR.
Letter from General John J Pershing to Buford Bryan Graham
June 25, 2009A letter from General John J. Pershing to our office researcher’s grandfather, Buford Bryan Graham, at the end of World War I.
Major General David F. Wherley, Jr. and Wife Killed in DC Metro Crash
June 24, 2009Major General David F. Wherley, Jr. and his wife, Ann, were killed in the Metro crash in Washington, DC on Tuesday. General Wherley had participated in the 2007 National Memorial Day Parade.
Read more about Wherley. Read more about the crash.
Band of Brothers Darrell “Shifty” Powers Dies
June 24, 2009Hero depicted in the HBO series Band of Brothers Darrell “Shifty” Powers passed away on June 17, 2009.
Mr. Powers shared his story at the 2004 American Veterans Center (then-World War II Veterans Committee) conference.
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