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Soldiers from Dog Company of the 761st Tank Battalion check equipment before leaving England for combat in France in the fall of 1944. – U.S. Army photo

Soldiers from Dog Company of the 761st Tank Battalion check equipment before leaving England for combat in France in the fall of 1944. – U.S. Army photo

Remembering members of the 761st Tank Battalion


Murray Montgomery
Saturday, April 5, 2025
By MURRAY MONTGOMERYStaff WriterOver the years, I have had a strong interest in World War II and the military units that fought against the Germans and Japanese in that terrible war. As a journalist, I have written many stories about brave men and women who have served in the military.
Pfc. Anton Kresta Jr.

Pfc. Anton Kresta Jr.

Kresta posthumously awarded the DSC

Murray Montgomery
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
By MURRAY MONTGOMERY     Staff WriterIt was a beautiful day in South-Central, Texas, as I walked among the tombstones in the St. John’s Church Cemetery at Praha.I had made the 26-mile drive from my home in Hallettsville to continue my research about Anton Kresta Jr.
Victor Espinoza - Photo courtesy of National Archives

Victor Espinoza - Photo courtesy of National Archives

Texan finally awarded Medal of Honor

Murray Montgomery
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
By Murray Montgomery Staff Writer It has been called the forgotten war, but I doubt that those who had the bad fortune of being there will ever forget the Korean War.
Photo courtesy of U.S. Army Public Affairs

Photo courtesy of U.S. Army Public Affairs

Women serving their country

Murray Montgomery
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Women have been a part of the United States military for over 100 years, but it wasn't until 1948 that they were officially allowed to serve in the armed forces. In recent years, the role of women in the military has expanded significantly and they now serve in a wide variety of roles and positions.
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