Merchant mariners risked their lives to assist the military during World War II, transporting nearly 75% of our personnel into war zones.

Walter N. Early, 98, of Callensburg, served in the Merchant Marine during World War II. In 1944, he told his parents he ...

THOMASVILLE- Former Merchant Mariner Curtis Shores never thought he would see the day when Merchant Mariners of WWII were recognized for their contributions during the War. However, thanks to a ...

Bill Geroux’s new book is “The Mathews Men”, the story that focuses on the seven brothers of the Hodges family who served in the merchant marines during WWII.

During World War II (WW II), the U.S. Merchant Marine sailed on cargo vessels transporting food; aircraft; gas; oil; guns; howitzer shells; artillery; jeeps; trucks; tanks; bombs; shells; medicine ...

PIGEON FALLS, Wis. — One Wisconsin man, who also happens to be a World War II veteran recently celebrated a milestone birthday. He turned 108-years-old! To mark the big day, he celebrated with ...

At 18, Verba was already serving in the Merchant Marines, and he did as all boys that age had to do, he said he registered for the draft at the post office. After his time in the Merchant Marines ...

Dick Wilson, veteran of WWII and Korea, dies at 85 Months after he signed up, he sur- vived his ship's sink- ing and a plane crash.

Baker was declared a casualty of World War II on April 20, 1944, at the age of 40. He served his country with honor in the United States Merchant Marines, eventually paying the ultimate sacrifice.

Donald Wagy OBITUARY At the age of 89, 32 Degree Mason, Scottish Rite and Order of the Thistle Lodge 1148, former Shriner Clown, proud Elk, WWII Merchant Marine and Grandfather Don Wagy passed away.

The old saying 'age is just a number' is more than true for Mr. Tomter. The western Wisconsin native and Merchant Marine veteran says he's surprised to still be plugging away, and has been for a ...