Veterans
The latest Veterans coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Local section.
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It took Richard Carbaugh more than six decades to speak of his WWII experiences
It's been more than 70 years since Richard Carbaugh served in World War II, but only in the last five or so has he been willing to talk about his experiences in the U.S. Navy.
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‘He went in a kid and came out a man’: Chattanoogan Ed Wheeler entered Navy at 17 with twin brother
Ed Wheeler entered the Navy as a 17-year-old along with his twin brother
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Vietnam vet Bruce Kendrick: I went ‘so others wouldn’t have to’
Capt. Bruce Kendrick says he's the way he is, and what he is, because of his service in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
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As military physician, Edward Jewell treated enemy prisoners of war
For as long as he can remember, Cmdr. Edward Jewell always wanted to be a doctor, just like his father.
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As a Merchant Marine, Jim Perrine traveled treacherous waters to supply the troops
Jim Perrine spent several years in the Merchant Marine during World War II, hauling critical supplies across treacherous oceans to troops fighting in Europe.
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Jerry Sterner earned Bronze Star as intelligence analyst during Vietnam
Jerry Sterner was just 20 years old when he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1967, right in the middle of the Vietnam War.
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Ralph Tate, 89, served in First Marine Division in Korea
When the time came for Ralph Tate to enlist for military service, there was no question of his destination.
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Cleveland Bronze Star veteran James Stokes served in more than 250 combat patrols, engaged enemy more than 40 times
At 5 years old, Jim Stokes had a strong feeling he'd been blessed.
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U.S. Navy musician Norman Clarke served at Battle of Okinawa, where ship was hit by kamikaze pilot
The first time Robert Norman Clarke went to the U.S. Navy School of Music, he did so on purpose.
