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World War II items returned to family

World War II items returned to family

| September 18, 2018

COSHOCTON – One evening out of the blue David McElhaney received a call regarding his brother who died 74 years ago in World War II. A gentleman in Broseley, Mo. had found his brother’s Purple Heart and the telegram announcing his death that was sent home. David said the war department had forwarded the personal […]

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WWII soldier finally receiving military burial

WWII soldier finally receiving military burial

| June 16, 2017

COSHOCTON – Seventy-two years after being killed in Operation Market Garden, Gene Appleby is finally receiving a proper military burial. On Thursday, June 22, the World War II U.S. Army Private will be buried next to his mother and sister in South Lawn Cemetery after a funeral service at Miller Funeral Home. According to www.fieldsofhonor-database.com, […]

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