Don Adams says if it weren't for his Merchant Marines, World War II would have had a decidedly less favorable outcome. "If it hadn't been for the Merchant Marines, we'd be speaking German or Japanese ...

As soon as the United States entered World War II in December 1941, Arthur B. Hiles was prepared to fight for his country. During that time, the 26-year-old lived in the Avalon Apartments in Newark.

HOLMEN — Henry Lawrence was 15 years old when he enlisted in the U.S. Merchant Marine. Seventy-five years later, he was officially honored for his service, just in time for his 90th birthday. Lawrence ...

THOMASVILLE- Former Merchant Mariner Curtis Shores never thought he would see the day when Merchant Mariners of WWII were recognized for their contributions during the War. However, thanks to a new ...

Representatives G. K. Butterfield (D-NC) and Walter Jones (R-NC) introduced bipartisan legislation this week that would make deserving World War II U.S. Merchant Mariners eligible for honorary ...

It was my pleasure on Nov. 10 to participate in the dedication of the U.S. Merchant Marine emblem alongside the emblems of the Armed Services of the United States at Veterans Memorial Plaza in ...

At the age of 89, 32 Degree Mason, Scottish Rite and Order of the Thistle Lodge 1148, former Shriner Clown, proud Elk, WWII Merchant Marine and Grandfather Don Wagy passed away. He was preceded by his ...