Every Veteran Has a Story: Rufus Lovell

Private Rufus Lovell
World War I – Company A, 435 Labor Battalion
“Served His Country”

June 28, 2023 - Rufus Lovell was born in the far east Texas town of Shelbyville, Shelby County on February 18th, 1897. He and brother Sydney lived with their paternal grandparents Mary and Limas Lovell and a number of aunts and uncles. The only information about his parents that could be found is his mother’s name was Jennie Lovell.

Every Veteran Has a Story: Simon Rex "Bud" Oswalt

Simon Rex "Bud" Oswalt
World War I Veteran
“Served His County”

Every Veteran Has a Story: Harlan Eugene Riley

Harlan Eugene Riley
Radioman Third Class, US Navy, World War II
USS Magoffin (APA 199)
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VFW Post 8904, Auxiliary to Remember D-Day with Laying of Memorial Wreath

June 2, 2023 - On June 6, 1944, 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France. General Dwight D. Eisenhower called the operation a crusade in which “we will accept nothing less than full victory.” More than 5,000 Ships and 13,000 aircraft supported the D-Day invasion, and by day’s end on June 6, the Allies gained a foothold in Normandy.

Veterans Memorial Day 2023

May 26, 2023 - Post Commander Richard Lundie and the members of Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and Auxiliary cordially invite you to attend their Memorial Day Program to be held at the Windham Civic Center, 146 Express Boulevard, Center, Texas on Monday, May 29, 2023.

Gold Star Banner Families to Receive Recognition at Memorial Day Program

May 17, 2023 - The “Gold Star Banner” or service flag honors a family that has had a service member die during a period of war or hostilities. The Gold Star represents “sacrifice to the cause of liberty and freedom.”

VFW Post 8904, Auxiliary Recognize Loyalty Day

VFW to Observe Victory in Europe (VE) Day

May 2, 2023 - Each year the World War II Allies remember May 8th, 1945, the date when they accepted the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany. Adolf Hitler committed suicide during the Battle of Berlin so the surrender of Germany was authorized by his replacement, President of Germany Karl Donitz.
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Flags at Half Staff in Honor of Memorial Day

May 2, 2023 - Memorial Day is Monday, May 29th, 2023. United States Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon. All banks, schools, businesses, government offices and citizens that fly a US Flag that can be lowered are asked to please do so in honor of those Americans who have made the ultimate sacrifice. All other flags flying with the US Flag should also be lowered.

Every Veteran Has a Story: Preston Henry Nichols

Technican Five Preston Henry Nichols
United States Army, World War II
Company F, 143rd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division

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