by Guest Author | Sep 7, 2026 | Articles
Gil and Johna Fuller wedding photo, circa 1945 Article by John Fuller Four Combat Wounds, Three Invasions, Two Continents and a Beautiful Bride Like many sons of World War II veterans, I grew up mostly in the dark about what happened to my dad during the war. Sure, I...
by Janis | Apr 7, 2026 | Articles
Guest Speaker WWII veteran Simon Gurdal will tell his story on June 20 at Etowah Library Simon Gurdal — WWII Belgian Brigade Piron WWII veteran Simon Gurdal shared his story: “One time, I found myself in a foxhole with two Americans, a Canadian and a Polish...
by Kenneth Corn | Sep 8, 2025 | Living Histories
On June 3rd, the Board of Directors renamed the Merchant Marine exhibit to the Harold E. Wellington Merchant Marine of World War II Memorial Gallery in honor of long-time museum volunteer Harold Wellington. In the words of Alfred Lord Tennyson, Wellington “Crossed the...
by Commander | Feb 27, 2025 | News
New Exhibits On March 1, 2025, the Live (VHMC) will celebrate its 2025 Grand Opening with five engaging experiences: a new 3,500-pound artifact, a compelling addition to our most popular exhibit, a renovated and enhanced library, an...
by Commander | Nov 28, 2024 | Articles
On July 9, 2024, the French nation inducted WWII fighter pilot Ed Cottrell, a local veteran, into its Legion of Honor, France’s most prestigious recognition of valorous service to its people. The award ceremony was hosted by the Live of the...
