Veteran's name: Regis Mcguigan

Military branch: Army

Years of service: 1941 to 1945

Photo and description submitted by: Gary Ablauf

Regis Mcguigan (and sister Helen Regis) fought in Normandy.

Veteran's name: Francis Ablauf

Military branch: Army

Photo and description submitted by: Francis Ablauf

This is my dad and his friend John Sedlock from Ohio before being shipped off to Europe.

Veteran's name: Albert Sideritch 

Military branch: Army, Corporal

Photo and description submitted by: Rachel Cummins

Served in the Korean War.

Veteran's name: George P. Kulin, Sr. 

Military branch: Army Technician Fifth Grade - Company A 182nd Engineers Combat Battalion

Photo and description submitted by: Rachel Cummins

WWII Battles/Campaigns: Po Valley, Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno and North Apennines. He earned EAME theater ribbons with four bronze arrowheads.

Veteran's name: John Nipaver 

Military branch: U.S. Naval Air Force

Years of service: 1941-1945

Photo and description submitted by: Janet Martha

John Nipaver, our father, never forgot the friendship and the beauty of his Naval Airforce crew in Puuene, Maui. During WWII, the Maui Airport became the Puuene Naval Air Station when taken over by the Navy to become a major training ground for naval air groups in the U.S. Pilots were trained for fighter, torpedo-bomber, and dive-bomber roles. It was also there that Aircraft combat practice runs and other assignments were conducted. One of his missions (as a taxi pilot) with a fellow pilot was to recover 5 members of a plane's crew (one body at a time) from a crash over uninhabited Kahoolawe, Hawaii, also the smallest of the 8 volcanic islands. The assignment was done under hazardous conditions on the island and on the last pick-up done in the inky darkness on rough terrain. Their mission was successful in bringing the bodies back to their loved ones. It was John Nipaver who throughout the years kept his tight-knit group together, organizing reunions for this unique unit. Their last one was a 50-year reunion with almost 40 attending. Salute to John Nipaver and all veterans for their service.

Veteran's name: Thomas E. Antor

Military branch: Army

Years of service: 1976-1979

Photo and description submitted by: Anita Putnam

Stationed in Germany and learned the welding trade. He was good at what he did so he had special requests to do specialized work for the higher ups! Enjoyed skiing in the mountains there [Germany]. Deceased in 2023.

Veteran's name: Frank Richard Antor

Military branch: Army

Years of service: 1968-1971

Submitted by: Anita Putnam

Veterans' names: Norbert Antor (left), Richard Edward Antor (middle), Bernard F. Antor (right)

Military branches: Norbert Antor (Army Infantry, WWII), Richard Edward Antor (Navy, WWII), Bernard F. Antor (Corporal in Army, WWII)

Photo and description submitted by: Anita Putnam

Norbert was the second brother to serve in WWI. He was wounded by shrapnel on May 31, 1944, while in Italy and received the Purple Heart. He died in 2023 at the age of 98.

Veteran's name: Bernard F. Antor

Military branch: Corporal in Army, WWII

Photo and description submitted by: Anita Putnam

Stationed in the Aleutian Islands as a radio transmitter and message decoder.

Two brothers Norbert* and Richard were serving at the same time. We have the 3 star banner that hung in their parents home while they served.

*Referenced in above summary.

Veteran's name: Frank W. Antor

Military branch: Army

Years of service: 1914-1918 (WWI)

Photo and description submitted by: Anita Putnam

This is my father's father. He served in four fronts: Alsace, Château-Thierry, Soissons, Champaign. Hiked 200 miles in Germany at the end of war to where they were routed home.

Veteran's name: Joseph Smierciak

Military branch: Army

Years of service: 1942-1944

Photo and description submitted by: Frank Busa

My uncle Joseph Smierciak from Mt. Pleasant, PA, enlisted in Pittsburgh in the Army in 1942. He sent two letters to my Mother and his sister Anne Busa via Victory Mail in May 1944. He was killed in September 1944 and received the Purple Heart.

Veteran's name: Aaron Sowick

Military branch: Army

Photo and description submitted by: Mark Sowick

It is my son who is my hero. He had all sorts of college scholarship type of opportunities but chose to serve something "bigger than himself," which are his words and not mine.

Veteran's name: James D. Giesen

Military branch: Marine Corps

Photo and description submitted by: Marianne Giesen

Our son, James D. Giesen, loved serving our country as a U.S. Marine. We were so very proud of him and his service. Unfortunately he passed away in 2019, but since then we have had so much support from other Marines who served with him. We are so grateful for them and their service as well.

Veteran's name: Paul Corkran

Military branch: Navy, WWII

Photo and description submitted by: Leah Teahl

My grandfather was a proud U.S. Navy midshipman during WWII aboard the USS McLanahan. He enjoyed telling stories about being drafted, the fun times and meeting other members of the branch. He proudly displayed his love for the Navy for his entire life. Thank you, Pap, for your service and may you continue to rest in peace.

Veteran's Name: Richard Rinebold

Military Branch: Army

Submitted by: Richard Rinebold

I was stationed in Inchon City, Korea, from November 1963 until December 1964, which was when President Kennedy was shot. I marched in a very solemn ceremony in Seoul, Korea, for our fallen president. It was a very sad day for all who participated. A day I will never forget (I am 81 years old).