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March 29, 2023
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WWII

Destrehan

Destrehan WWII vet celebrates 96th birthday

May 13, 2020 Ryan Arena

Later this month, Lawrence Silver will enjoy his 96th birthday, a landmark that the Destrehan man quipped will punctuate a month of celebration thanks to his family. […]

Lester Trauth Sr.
News

Des Allemands vet one of last survivors of D-Day invasion

July 17, 2018 Ryan Arena

But is denied Purple Heart despite injuries, bravery.

Lester Trauth Sr. spent his 19th birthday overseas in England, fighting to save the world. […]

Obituaries

Joseph I. “Knock A Bout” Bourgeois

July 12, 2018 heraldguide

Joseph I. “Knock A Bout” Bourgeois entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at the age of 97. He was married to his late and loving wife Marie Louise Landeche Bourgeois for 61 years. […]

Lifestyles

Norco WWII vet says he was a lucky man

July 26, 2017 Anna Thibodeaux

Under the relentless fighting will of the Japanese in World War II, James Smith said there were certainly times he didn’t expect to come back home to Norco. […]

Obituaries

Kenneth Jude Songy Sr.

January 20, 2017 Staff Report

Kenneth Jude Songy Sr. passed away on Jan. 9. […]

Lifestyles

Luling pilot’s WWII ring coming home after 73 years in Italy

November 25, 2016 Anna Thibodeaux

A fortunate encounter between a Luling pilot and 10-year-old Italian boy in World War II gave rise to a 73-year-old story. […]

Government

Norco WWII vet saved lives during Pacific Theater

November 11, 2016 Anna Thibodeaux

Comfortably slipping on his U.S. Army jacket and combat medic cap, Ted Davis recounted the many World War II battles he survived that earned him three Bronze Star medals. […]

Lifestyles

WWII vet considered himself ‘fortunate’

July 15, 2016 Anna Thibodeaux

Rene Champagne of Luling considers himself a fortunate man. […]

News

Parade surprise for 91-year-old WWII vet brings him to tears

February 17, 2016 Anna Thibodeaux

Still wearing his blue cap with U.S. Navy insignia, Vantan Larousse Sr. recalled how much it meant to him when the ROTC of Hahnville High School suddenly stopped marching in the recent Krewe of Des Allemands parade and saluted him. […]

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