Wayne County, Tennessee World War II Veterans


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Young men and women fight wars in the prime of their life. They set forth with courage, vision and dreams to solve the world's problems and to make our nation great. We sacrifice our young in international warfare, because they refuse to give up, even when facing insurmountable odds. For their service to our country and the price they pay for freedom, we honor and pay tribute to these heroes and heroines of Wayne County, Tennessee. When the war is over, soldiers return home and begin to rebuild their lives and make contributions to postwar America. Soon the battles, sacrifices and achievements become a distant memory. Read this book and continue to draw inspiration from the military men and women who have inspiring stories of courage and faith. Their stories, military records, and experiences will be with future generations after these soldiers are gone.







Honoring Them


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They Served the Flag


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World War II Remembered


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Contains ninety-one interviews of World War II veterans living in southeastern Tennessee.




Knoxville in World War II


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No event so changed and reshaped East Tennessee and the city of Knoxville as did World War II. From the hills and hollows of the Smoky Mountains to the banks of the Tennessee River, men and women from all walks of life volunteered or were called into service to assist with the nationwide war effort. As with the First World War, entirely new industries sprang to life in Knoxville, and the old ones were changed forever by the new demands for equipment, sailors, soldiers, and supplies. It was a tumultuous time of upheaval as people were removed from family homes in the Smoky Mountains and forced to move to Knoxville to earn a living. This is a collection of photographs gathered from the families of the men and women who served in World War II as both civilians and soldiers.