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Russell Pickett, D-Day

Russel Pickett was in the infantry. He was also in the first wave of soldiers to land at Omaha Beach on D-Day.

Ken “Scooter” Barclay, 27th Infantry

Retired Lt. Col. Ken “Scooter” Barclay was a member of the 27th Infantry Division. He fought in the Battle of Makin, the Battle of Saipan and the Battle of Okinawa.

Ralph King, 101st Airborne

Ralph King landed in Scotland on D-Day, June 6, 1944, as a paratrooper replacement for the 101st Airborne that jumped into Normandy. He went on to serve in the Korean War. Then he tried something new. He joined the Special Forces.

Armand Sedgeley, Bombardier

Armand Sedgeley was just a 22 year bombardier on a B-17 bomber during WWII. On a mission near Verona, Italy Sedgeley’s life changed forever when his B-17 came under attack.