Charles Neil Zorn was born on June 7, 1930, to Glenn and Grace Zorn in Muskegon, Michigan. Muskegon, a city located on the shores of Lake Michigan, was like many others during the 1930s, economically devastated by the Great Depression. Most notably, Michigan fared worse than the rest of the country in the Depression due to a heavy reliance on the auto industry for its labor market.
Read MoreWhile World War II impacted thousands of families, the stories of the Goodier family and those interned at Santo Tomas are undoubtedly unique and often overlooked. In the face of overwhelming odds and circumstances beyond his control, Benjamin did his best to keep his family safe.
Read MoreLieutenant Vincent Moore was among those in the Navy tasked with sharing his knowledge and experience from the Great War with soldiers who fought and died in the Second World War. After his military service, Vincent continued his commitment to education by teaching at both CU Boulder and the Rocky Flats Plant.
Read MoreAt the age of 20, Orville enlisted into the Navy as a sonar operator, due to his experience with electrical engineering. He worked on operating and developing sonar on battleships, cruisers, and destroyers in the Pacific theater during World War II. He island hopped throughout the Pacific, guiding the guns on the ships to hit enemy targets.
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