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A proud graduate

A proud graduate At 92, WWII veteran Wolff finally earns high school diploma
BREWSTER — In the fall of 1933, Ray Wolff was working behind five horses in the field while his friends drove past, tooting their car horns and waving as they embarked on their freshman year of high school.

By Julie Buntjer , May 23, 2012

Vietnam veteran honored for service

Vietnam veteran honored for service Harris named distinguished member of the 506th Infantry Regiment
WORTHINGTON — He earned two Silver Stars, the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart in service to his country during the war in Vietnam, and now Dr. James Harris of Worthington can add another honor to his military career.

By Julie Buntjer , November 17, 2011

Honoring our WWII veterans

Honoring our WWII veterans Weekend marks the final Honor Flight for southwest Minnesota
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rain drops and a little wind Saturday morning couldn’t stop 109 veterans from walking along the granite pillars that make up the grand oval tribute to all who served in World War II.

By Julie Buntjer , October 02, 2011

First comes war, then comes marriage

First comes war, then comes marriage FAIRMONT — When the fourth and final journey of Honor Flight Southwest Minnesota takes to the skies from the Sioux Falls Airport this morning, Orville and Virginia “Tootie” Austin will be side-by-side in their seats, perhaps holding hands and most likely eager to see the World War II Memorial built in their honor.

By Julie Buntjer , September 29, 2011

Band of brothers

Band of brothers Sanborn siblings share their experiences in WWII
SANBORN — Stan and Glenn Dammann don’t recall their parents hanging blue-starred banners in their window during World War II, but they do remember their dad was pretty upset when draft papers arrived first for Stan, and then 16 months later, for Glenn — the two oldest boys in the family.

By Julie Buntjer , September 22, 2011

Vet guarded captured Germans

Vet guarded captured Germans LUVERNE — John “Gordy” Aanenson beams with pride when he pulls a dagger from its sheath and points out the “Alles für Deutschland” inscription on the blade.

By Julie Buntjer , September 15, 2011

WWII vet trained in chemical warfare

WWII vet trained in chemical warfare PIPESTONE — Not long after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and set the stage for what would be a nearly four-year battle on the Pacific and Atlantic fronts, America had called its people to not only help in the war effort, but to make sacrifices because of it. Some took that call to duty rather seriously, including the Earhart family of rural Pipestone.

By Julie Buntjer , September 08, 2011

Treating the wounds of war

Treating the wounds of war Bendt was nurse’s aide on Texas air base in World War II
LUVERNE — Ruth Bendt dreamed of nothing more than becoming a registered nurse like her mother.

By Julie Buntjer , August 25, 2011

Welch repaired B-24’s in England during WWII

Welch repaired B-24’s in England during WWII WORTHINGTON — Albyn Welch was visiting his sister near Okabena on Dec. 7, 1941, when he learned the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor and the Americans were gearing up for war against the Pacific nation. Having grown up the son of a World War I Army soldier, Welch realized he would likely be called upon to serve his country.

By Julie Buntjer , August 18, 2011

Pettit was lab tech aboard ship in World War II

Pettit was lab tech aboard ship in World War II LAKEFIELD — When most people think of war, they think of the major battles. In World War II, there was the Battle of Midway, the Battle of the Bulge, Omaha Beach and Normandy — just to name a few.

By Julie Buntjer , August 11, 2011

Eighteen and activated for duty

Eighteen and activated for duty Southwest Minnesota farm boy steers ship at sea
WESTBROOK — John Bass served 33 months in the U.S. Navy during World War II, but he doesn’t have a single medal, pin or service bar to show for it.

By Julie Buntjer , August 04, 2011

Honor Flight veterans in awe of trip

Honor Flight veterans in awe of trip WASHINGTON — On the first anniversary of Honor Flight Southwest Minnesota’s inaugural flight, more than 100 World War II veterans from across southwest Minnesota and northwest Iowa were touring the memorials on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., all thanks to the generosity of people here at home.

By Julie Buntjer , May 01, 2011

Video + Story: The Army medic and the Navy officer

Video + Story: The Army medic and the Navy officer Pettengills excited to embark on Honor Flight today
ROCK RAPIDS, Iowa — It was nearly two years ago that Roscoe and Nadene Pettengill filled out the required paperwork and applied to go on Honor Flight, a program that sends America’s World War II veterans to Washington, D.C., free of charge to view the memorial built in their honor.

By Julie Buntjer , April 28, 2011

Top of the class

Top of the class Pipestone veteran led class of 162 bombardiers in training
PIPESTONE — Imagine spending 22 months of your life in training for a skill you will never get to fully utilize in service to your country. It’s almost bittersweet — bitter knowing you were well trained and confident in the mission; and sweet because you know flying just one mission could have ended your life.

By Julie Buntjer , April 21, 2011

Medic earns Purple Heart, Bronze Star in Europe

Medic earns Purple Heart, Bronze Star in Europe Lake Park’s Zahren entered World War II at 19
LAKE PARK, Iowa — If Cecil Zahren had been given the option to choose his assignment in World War II, he would have been a paratrooper.

By Julie Buntjer , April 14, 2011

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