World War II Veterans

November 10, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

Black World War II Vet Never Received Medal of Honor Despite Nomination; Clarksburg Widow Fights for His Legacy

As Veterans Day approaches, Joann Woodson, 92, of Clarksburg, continues to fight for her late husband. Cpl. Waverly Woodson Jr. served in the only all-Black unit to fight in Normandy on June 6, 1944. Despite his unquestioned heroism on Omaha Beach that day, he has never been awarded the Medal of Honor. It’s been more […]

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May 26, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

Now You Can Walk in the Shoes of Bethesda’s Tuskegee Airman

Michael Jordan’s Air Jordans and Kanye West’s Yeezys have some new competition. And from a very unlikely source. “Kitten” by the 100 year-old retired Brig. Gen. Charles McGee, one of the last living Tuskegee Airmen (or, P-51B “Kitten” of Brigadier General Charles McGee Men’s Low Top Canvas Shoes) have officially entered the sneaker wars. McGee’s […]

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March 10, 2020 | Alexandra Macia

Community Activist and Veteran Harvey Zeigler Turns 100

Community activist and World War II veteran Harvey Zeigler celebrated his 100th birthday on March 4 at the Damascus Recreation Center. https://twitter.com/mocorecdir/status/1235363756366082048?s=20 Zeigler grew up in Damascus, Maryland, which was extremely racially divided at the time, and attended Lincoln High School in Rockville, according to Montgomery County. He encountered discrimination at a young age. Zeigler […]

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March 5, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

Black D-Day Hero’s Widow Fights for His Medal of Honor

Joann Woodson spent years investigating contributions black residents made in Clarksburg’s development since the 1800s. Because of her research as president for the Clarksburg Historical Society, two new elementary schools were named after her ancestors: Snowden Farm Elementary School and Wilson Wims Elementary School. Through her work with Clarksburg Historical Society, Woodson, a lifelong resident […]

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November 10, 2013 | Staff Writer

Special Veterans Day Weekend Broadcasting on CCM

County Cable Montgomery (CCM) will rebroadcast “Generation Great” over the Veterans Day weekend. Hear first hand accounts of World War II from Veterans who were there. In this hour long show, 16 Montgomery County residents share war experiences that span the globe and reflect activities from each branch of the military. Evident throughout is their […]

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November 11, 2012 | Staff Writer

logo for program where Montgomery County Will Honor World War Two Veterans

Veterans Day Marathon Tribute (Video)

Montgomery County’s public cable television stations on Sunday, Nov. 11, and Monday, Nov. 12, will broadcast a 13-hour marathon tribute to veterans to help in the county’s recognition of Veteran’s Day. The tribute will include the first-ever broadcast of extended interviews with 14 local veterans from World War II. County Cable Montgomery (CCM: Channel 6 […]

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November 8, 2012 | Staff Writer

Honoring Montgomery County’s World War ll Veterans (Video)

Montgomery County honored local World War ll veterans at a ceremony at the Silver Spring Civic Building earlier this year. Hundreds of local veterans attended the service. Although it’s been 70 some years,  MyMCMedia Sonya Burke reports that the memories of the war still are painful for the veterans to talk about today and that’s […]

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July 28, 2012 | Staff Writer

Mongomery County Honors WWII veterans graphic

Wanted: World War II Veterans (Video)

Montgomery County is planning an event to honor World War II veterans on Sept. 19. Take a look.

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