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 Commander | Apr 7, 2026
Join us on Saturday, June 20, at 11:00 AM at the Etowah Library. This is a free event, Simon Gurdal will talk about his service in WWII in the Belgian Army, serving under British Field Marshall...
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 Janis | Mar 18, 2026 | Articles
Eighty-two years after fighting for freedom Simon Gurdal and George Sarros met on February 28, 2026, two heroes of the WWII European theatre of 1944. Their stories are connected in history and geography. Simon was born November 8, 1926, in Verviers, Belgium. George...
by John Luzena | Feb 14, 2025 | Articles
War tears most things apart War tears most things apart. But in the case of Jack and Eileen Breedlove, it was war that brought them together, wearing the uniforms and standing up for the cause of their respective nations, America and England. Jack hailed from Toxaway,...
