Capturing WWII Stories, One Veteran at a Time
During WWII, Rosemary Russell Schmidt served in the Navy at Brooklyn Navy Yard. Today is President’s Day in the United States. On this national holiday we celebrate the birthdays of two great men – George Washington, the father of our country and first president, born February 22, 1732, and our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln (b.... Continue Reading →
'Born To Be Soldiers: Those Plucky Women of World War II' is available on Amazon. Purchase your copy today! 'Born To Be Soldiers: Those Plucky Women of World War II' contains stories of 13 women I interviewed who told me of volunteering to enter the military to support their country. After my three latest books... Continue Reading →
'Born To Be Soldiers: Those Plucky Women of World War II contains stories of women who served in Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Army Air Corps. It will be available on Amazon on Feb 28. The ladies deserve their due! Here is the beautiful cover for my new book: Born To Be Soldiers: Those Plucky Women... Continue Reading →
Polly Smith volunteered for the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) during WWII to help her country. This story is taken from my new book, We Defended Freedom: Adventures of WWII Veterans. Thanks to all of our vets for your service to our country. Pauline ‘Polly’ Babbitt was a student at Nevada High School... Continue Reading →
This story is the result of interviews with a couple I met while working at a retirement home. They were the first couple I had met who had both served in the military. I admire them both. I didn't have photos of them in uniform but the helmet is pretty awesome! ******* Jeannette and Bruce Kenline... Continue Reading →
Writing of Kayleen Reusser 