Utah Beach
Coverage of Utah Beach in the Nexus archive.
- 99-year-old WWII veteran awarded Purple Heart after waiting more than 80 years
A 99-year-old World War II veteran, Glenn Fisher, was awarded the Purple Heart after waiting 81 years for recognition of his wartime injuries. Fisher, wounded near the Rhine River in 1945, received the medal with help from friend Jeff Thoke, who compiled historical records to support his claim.
- 99-year-old World War II veteran awarded Purple Heart 81 years after being wounded in action
Glenn Fisher, a 99-year-old World War II veteran, received the Purple Heart 81 years after being wounded in action due to a clerical error. The award ceremony took place in Louisville, Kentucky, with a representative from the U.S. Army Awards and Decorations Branch presenting the medal.
- A 100-Year-Old D-Day Survivor Reflects
Joe Picard, a 100-year-old D-Day veteran, recalls his wartime experiences and efforts to preserve D-Day history through speaking engagements and battlefield revisits. Few WWII veterans remain, and Picard emphasizes the fading immediacy of personal wartime memories.