Veteran Spotlight
Frank W. Albaugh KIA Lorraine Campaign Frank W. Albaugh was born on December 26, 1923, in Thurmont, to Maurice, World War I Veteran, and wife, Margaret Albaugh. He and his parents’ address was given in the 1940 Census as simply being “Main Street,” Thurmont; also seen elsewhere as having been “31 West Main Street.” Albaugh’s…
1944: The ‘Nazi’ Mason-Dixon Invasion
Richard D. L. Fulton (Adapted from ‘Nazis’ in Gettysburg: World War II Comes to a Civil War Battlefield by Richard D. L. Fulton, pending publication.) It seemed like just another routine and ordinary morning in 1944 in tranquil Frederick and Adams counties to the casual observer, but something was about to occur which would be…
We Are Patriotic at the Emmitsburg Senior Center
by Phyllis Clark “I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free…” All of us, no matter our age, are people who love our country. And all of us in this beautiful area know how to celebrate being free! Although we’ve been busy thinking of graduations, weddings, or carnivals, we especially…
our neighborhood veterans
by Jim Houck, Jr. U.S. Army Private Alfred Woodrow Clark 102 Years Young Born June 13, 1913, in Washington, D.C., to Henry and Edith Clark, was a boy they named Alfred Woodrow. Alfred’s family had a tradition of giving newborns of the family a nickname. His family was together nine days after he was born…
Remembering Our Nation’s Veterans
Donald Lewis stood crammed among a group of friends and fellow soldiers, trying not to lose his balance. The landing craft they were on was pushing toward its destination on Omaha Beach at Normandy, France. A strong current threatened to pull them away from their destination. Lewis was a long way from his hometown of…
