Lieutenant Goldstein took the mission of taking an enemy held hill in the Gothic Line with a small force of 24 men, capturing numerous German soldiers. A park in Westminster is named after him.
Tag: Veterans
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Thousands Expected at Veterans Day Community Celebration
The following is a press release from an organization unaffiliated with Voice of OC. The views expressed here are not those of Voice of OC. FOR: NOVEMBER 11, 2016 CONTACT: Gus […]
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Capt. Leon M. Williamson, Navy Cross: Scout Bomber During The Battle of Midway
Williamson, in the face of withering fire from Japanese fighter guns and anti-aircraft batteries, dive-bombed a Japanese aircraft carrier on the night of June 4 and brought his plane back to its base under extremely adverse weather conditions. The following day, after less than four hours’ sleep, he took part in an assault which resulted in the severe damaging of an enemy battleship.
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Comdr. Roger C. Crow, Navy Cross: Scout Bomber in the Solomon Islands Campaign
Crow took part in a rigorous and persistent dive-bombing attack against a Japanese aircraft carrier, fighting through a bursting hail of anti-aircraft fire and violent aerial opposition, and seriously damaging of the enemy vessel. He aggressively attacked hostile aircraft during the return flight to his own carrier, shooting down three and effectively damaging two enemy fighters.
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Capt. Robert E. Thomas, Jr., Navy Cross: Anti-Aircraft Gunner Against the Japanese at Pearl Harbor
Thomas, who would later become the first CAO for the County of Orange, served with distinction as an anti-aircraft battery officer on the U.S.S. Nevada and although seriously wounded and handicapped by heavy casualties to the personnel of his battery, maintained a highly effective rate of fire.
Posted inCountywide, Inside the Newsroom
Voice of OC to Publish Series on Veterans Memorial Plaques
From now until Veterans Day, Voice of OC will publish a special series in our opinion section that showcases the heroic actions of Orange County veterans who received the highest honors bestowed upon soldiers who served in combat.
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An Evening of Latin Flair in Support of El Soldado Latino Memorial Project
The following is a press release from an organization unaffiliated with Voice of OC. The views expressed here are not those of Voice of OC. Event Contact: […]
Posted inCountywide, Housing & Homelessness, Norberto Santana Jr.
Santana: New Trails Blazed in OC for Veterans, Homeless and Politicking
Retired labor leader Nick Berardino reflects on the effort to establish the county’s first veterans’ museum. County homeless czar Susan Price charts out a strategy for combating homelessness. County supervisors get called out for politicking with public resources.
Posted inAnaheim, Community Opinion, Countywide, Transportation
City of Anaheim Council Candidates: Their Plans in Their Own Words
Anaheim city council candidates talk about their plans in their ballot statements.
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County Officials Tout Efforts for Homeless, But Funding Still a Question
Orange County supervisors heard Tuesday from their new homeless czar, who noted both progress and gaps in the county’s effort to alleviate chronic homelessness. While showing an interest in improving services, supervisors would not make funding commitments.
