Who was a veteran that saved a life?
Army Veteran Anthony Harris, a police officer at VA Bedford, is credited with saving the life of a stranger earlier this year.
Who survived World War 2?
Last survivors
| Veteran | Birth | Allegiance |
|---|---|---|
| Jale Bainisika | 1914/1915 | Fiji |
| Richard M. Barancik | 19 October 1924 | United States |
| Clarence Beavers | 12 June 1921 | United States |
| Nikolai Belyaev | 22 October 1922 | Soviet Union |
Who was a veteran that was injured in action?
On the eve of the 101st anniversary of the day United States Army veteran John C. Murray was wounded in action, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) presented Private First Class Murray’s family with a Purple Heart and other long overdue military medals for service during World War I.
What branch of military was Taylor Winston in?
the Marine Corps
Taylor Winston joined the Marine Corps in 2006 at the age of 17 and was deployed twice. During his first deployment, Taylor served as a mentor to Iraqi Police in Iraq.
Who was the most injured soldier in history?
Ben Parkinson MBE
Ben Parkinson MBE (born 31 March 1984) is a former British paratrooper, veterans’ campaigner and author. He is the most severely wounded soldier to survive the War in Afghanistan….Ben Parkinson (British soldier)
| Lance Bombardier Ben Parkinson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 31 March 1984 Doncaster |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | Army |
| Years of service | 2000 to 2019 |
Who is Taylor Winston?
Taylor Winston joined the Marine Corps in 2006 at the age of 17 and was deployed twice. During his first deployment, Taylor served as a mentor to Iraqi Police in Iraq.
Did anyone serve in both wars?
Carton de Wiart served in the Boer War, World War One and World War Two. In the process he was shot in the face, losing his left eye, and was also shot through the skull, hip, leg, ankle and ear.