On Wednesday, Congressman Derrick Van Orden held a flag ceremony for Reynolds Tomter, a 107-year-old World War II Merchant Marine Veteran.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff Monday in honor of U.S. Army Air Forces Sgt. Jack Hohlfeld, who lost his life in World War II and whose remains have been identified and returned to Wisconsin for burial.

Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers:

It has reforced edges and double seams for a maximal resistance. Trust AZ FLAG, your flag specialist for more than 10 years. - Size :150cm x 90cm.

He survived the Bataan Death March and made his way to Cabanatuan POW Camp No. 1, where he died on Dec. 26, 1942, according to prison camp and other records. He was buried with five others in Common Grave 811 at the Cabanatuan Camp Cemetery.

Flag Pole Kit includes Tangle-Free Spinning WHITE Flag Pole with Bracket & Embroidered American Flag. Also comes in SILVER or BLACK.

Egypt is divided into 27 governorates, each with its own flag, and this quiz game will make it easy to memorize them. All the flags take a strong departure ...

Find Bolivian Flag stock images in HD and millions of other royalty-free stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the Shutterstock collection.

On Wednesday, Congressman Derrick Van Orden held a flag ceremony for Reynolds Tomter, a 107-year-old World War II Merchant Marine Veteran.

Are you looking for a Scottish St. Andrew Cross flag for outdoor use? We have what you want. We also have top-notch customer service and over 30 years ...

Hohlfeld was a member of Headquarters Squadron, 24th Pursuit Group, when the Japanese invaded the Philippines in December 1941.

Now, more than ever, the world needs trustworthy reporting—but good journalism isn’t free. Please support us by subscribing or making a contribution.

His remains were eventually rescued after the war by the American Graves Registration Service personnel and were relocated to Manila in the Philippines.

This Safety Flag Co Wind Sock is engineered to indicate wind direction and relative speed and is made from nylon to withstand the elements.

2023526 — Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered that flags be lowered to half-staff to honor fallen service members this Memorial Day.

Please click on the pictures below to read the full pieces.

The most popular and standard 3x5 foot Flag is lightweight Knitted Polyester that make flag flying high to its attractive appearance.

Born in Vernon County and raised in La Crosse and Trempealeau counties, Hohlfeld voluntarily enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1938 and was assigned to the Philippines as a member of the Headquarters Squadron, 24th Pursuit Group.

2014427 — The creation of the South African flag was a frantic sprint led, in the end, by one one man - Fred Brownell.

An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account.

Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Don't Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated. Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone or anything. Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person. Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Share with Us. We'd love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article.

While intense fighting occurred, those on the Bataan Peninsula surrendered in April 1942. Hohlfeld, along with thousands of other U.S. and Filipino service members, were taken captive from the surrendered peninsula and later the surrendered Corregidor Island.

“Sgt. Jack Hohlfeld was a decorated military hero who selflessly answered the call to serve and gave his life defending the values and freedoms we as a nation hold most dear,” Evers said. “It is our responsibility to make sure no hero is ever left behind, no matter how many years have passed, and it is an honor to be able to help welcome Sgt. Hohlfeld back to his home so that he may be laid to rest.”