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Arlington Ladies Honor Military
The Arlington Ladies are women who have either served in the military or are former and current spouses of men who have served in the army. They volunteer their time to honor soldiers buried in Arlington National Cemetery.The women take time to honor those soldiers who are buried without anyone present to mourn them. They also comfort the friends and family of a soldier when they are[...]
WWI Flying Ace Billy Barker
Born in Dauphne, Manitoba, "Will" Barker grew up riding horses, shooting, and working on his father's farm and sawmill. He was an exceptional shot, and was particularly good at shooting on the move, even while on horseback.In December 1914, soon after the outbreak of the First World War, Barker enlisted in the 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles. Barker was a Colt machine gunner with the[...]
Lest We Forget
Remembrance Day, Armistice Day, Veterans Day and Poppy Day are names of the same memorial day that was originally chosen to mark the end of World War I. The war was formally ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 when Germany signed the Armistice.Remembrance Day is observed primarily in Commonwealth countries and includes national ceremonies which begin with[...]
Final Honors
As an Army and Navy custom, the flag of the United States is lowered daily at the last note of retreat. This flag folding ceremony is also used at the funerals of veterans who have served their country honorably in uniform. The Flag is carefully folded into the shape of a tri-cornered hat, representative of the hats worn by colonial soldiers during the war for Independence. In the[...]
U.S. Veteran's Death Benefits
After 1865 an archived record of the benefits awarded to injured soldiers and veterans of the American Civil war was established. After they retire U.S. Military personnel receive death benefits that would otherwise be unavailable to civilians. Other benefits received consist of retirement compensation, educational reimbursement and access to substitutionary insurance.Who is eligible to[...]
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