A postcard discovered in the diary of a German World War One officer has led his descendant to bring a message sent to the ...
Lt Alexander Pfeifer found the postcard on Pte Percy Walsh, from Blackburn, Lancashire, after the 22-year-old was killed as German forces recaptured a trench on 22 December 1914. The image on the ...
Paul Leo Ortego was one of the first to enlist when President Woodrow Wilson declared the United States was entering WWI in ...
You can SEE the Juno Beach flag and learn more about Canada's role in both World Wars at the Burlington Historical Society ...
This Monday, November 11, we will celebrate the 106th observance of Veterans Day in the United States, a day of solemnity and reverence to honor those who have served in our nation’s military. Veteran ...
Islanders gathered at Remembrance Day ceremonies to remember those who served our country. Victor Osborne stood and saluted ...
When qathet region resident Mike Cunning began to research his family history, specifically William Angus Cunning, his ...
May 20, 1915 was Sgt. John Muir’s last entry. He was killed in the Second Battle pf Ypres, Belgium, on May 24, 1915. This battle marked the first mass use of poison gas by the German Army.
Learning for adults shouldn’t be just an optional activity. Gaining new knowledge is vital for individuals’ cognitive functions, independence, career, and confidence. If we stop educating ourselves, ...