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Author Archives: Chuck Lyons

female captive held by Comanche warriors
Posted inStories

This Hardy Texas Pioneer Witnessed the Deaths of Many a Loved One and Escaped Comanche Captivity

by Chuck Lyons6/2/20235/12/2023

Sarah Creath McSherry Hibbins Stinnett Howard claimed her surnames out of tragedy.

Photo of Staff Sergeant Maynard H. smith, of Caro, Michigan, is the first enlisted man in the European Theater of operations to be recommended for the Congressional Medal of honor. his amazing cool-headedness and bravery after a Flying Fortress raid on St. Nazaire earns him that honor. with three members of the crew baled out, Sergeant Smith managed to administer aid to the wounded tail gunner, blast at Nazis from the two waist guns, and fight fire and removing popping ammunition all at once. Sergeant smith was tail gunner and completely cut off from the pilot and co-pilot. his fire fighting and first aide action saved his ship and the lives of all aboard.
Posted inStories

Given the Choice Between Jail or the Military, Snuffy Smith Chose the Latter and Earned the Medal of Honor

by Chuck Lyons5/3/20235/4/2023
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Posted inFeature

British Soldiers’ Heroism Went Unrecognized for Years. Then Came the Victoria Cross.

by Chuck Lyons2/16/20232/16/2023
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Posted inStories

This Brave Wife and Mother Was the Betsy Ross of Texas

by Chuck Lyons7/8/20227/8/2022
Posted inStories

Lessons Learned from the Battle of Hattin

by Chuck Lyons5/4/20215/12/2022
Posted inStories

Torpedo Rider: Luigi Durand de la Penne

by Chuck Lyons3/19/20213/19/2021
Posted inStories

‘Almost incredible feat’: Norman Jackson Fights Fire in the Sky

by Chuck Lyons1/8/20216/10/2022
Posted inStories

The Daring Exploits of ‘Mad Jack’ Churchill

by Chuck Lyons10/23/202010/23/2020
Posted inStories

Goths vs. Romans: Lessons from the Battle of Adrianople

by Chuck Lyons9/29/20209/29/2020
Posted inStories

Then and Now: Newtown Battlefield State Park

by Chuck Lyons7/15/20207/15/2020

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