Information about the 97th Infantry Division Field Artillery. General World War II history, thoughts, and stories.
Associated Press is reporting former president Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100. Jimmy Carter served in the navy as active duty service from 1943 to 1953 and later switching to reserve service until 1961. You can read the full story here.
https://apnews.com/article/jimmy-carter-dies-18c198c20352c835bca3eec276020dd7
On June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched Operation Overlord—the codename
for the massive Allied invasion of Normandy, France—with more than
150,000 troops. Ending with approximately 20,000 casualties on both
sides, those who took part witnessed one of the most pivotal battles
against Axis forces and the beginning of a prolonged, costly, and
ultimately successful campaign to liberate northwest Europe. Continue Reading here at the ww2 national museum website.
Brig. Gen. Clarence “Bud” Anderson, the last American fighter pilot
known as a “triple ace” for downing 16 German planes during World War
II, died in his sleep May 17 at his home in Auburn, California. He was 102. Read the full store here.
