John Vick, Author at The Andalusia Star-News - Page 14 of 17
Lifestyles
In preparing the story about Mike Andress, the author asked one of his best friends to describe Mike. Charlie Thompson, also from Andalusia, said this, ...
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by John Vick, Friday, May 21, 2021 5:25 pm
COLUMN -- FEATURE SPOT
Soft-spoken and humble, Mike Sprayberry belies the fierce actions of the young 1st Lt. who earned his nation’s highest honor on April 25, 1968. As ...
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by John Vick, Friday, May 14, 2021 7:01 pm
Lifestyles
Warrant Officer Giddens was called Junior by his friends. One of his closest friends was fellow Warrant Officer Bill Gibson who had been with Junior ...
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by John Vick, Friday, May 7, 2021 6:14 pm
COLUMN -- FEATURE SPOT
On the Covington County Veterans Memorial, there are 20 names listed as Killed In Action during the Vietnam War. This week’s article will honor the ...
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by John Vick, Monday, May 3, 2021 10:10 am
Lifestyles
The Air Cavalry concept for the Army began in 1965 when the 1st Cavalry Division [Airmobile] was organized. Their purpose was to provide reconnaissance for ...
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by John Vick, Friday, April 23, 2021 5:13 pm
Lifestyles
The first U.S. Navy enlisted man to die in WW I was Gunners Mate First Class [GM1] Osmond Kelly Ingram of Pratt City, Alabama. The ...
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by John Vick, Friday, April 16, 2021 4:37 pm
Lifestyles
Only two native Alabamians were awarded the Medal of Honor during WW I. They were Army Corporal Sydney E. Manning and Navy Gunners Mate First ...
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by John Vick, Friday, April 9, 2021 5:24 pm
Lifestyles
On this week of Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day, we salute all those who served and remember the fallen. This is the last of three articles ...
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by John Vick, Friday, April 2, 2021 5:27 pm
Lifestyles
Author’s special note: Much of what is written below remained unknown for 40 years. Only through the dedication and determination of several of Sergeant William ...
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by John Vick, Friday, March 26, 2021 4:53 pm
News
Mr. Charles Leonard Saunders was a great American soldier and member of The Greatest Generation. He died at his home in Troy, Alabama, on March ...
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by John Vick, Wednesday, March 24, 2021 10:20 am
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