WASHINGTON (7News) — During World War II, millions of men and women answered the call of duty. But thousands of people who were just as brave served alongside them without the same recognition -- ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Arthur B. Hiles of Newark enlisted in the Merchant Marines on March 4, 1942. As soon as the United States entered World War II in ...

In June 1775 in Machias, Maine (then part of Massachusetts), townspeople refused to provide the British with lumber to build barracks for their troops, resulting in the British bringing in the armed ...

Arthur Winton Metcalf, World War II Merchant Marine Veteran. Tiverton, R.I., age 99, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025. Born in 1926, Arthur was the son of the late Richard and Margaret ...

PIGEON FALLS, Wis. — One Wisconsin man, who also happens to be a World War II veteran recently celebrated a milestone birthday. He turned 108-years-old! To mark the big day, he celebrated with loved ...

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.