Special ceremony honors Desmond Doss
It's been 75 years since a Lynchburg native received our nation's highest military honor. Watch The Full Story
PRESS RELEASE: Desmond T. Doss Day in Lynchburg
Lynchburg Area Veterans Council announces DESMOND T. DOSS DAY in the City of Lynchburg on October 12, and a special ceremony to be held at his birthplace at 1309 Garfield Avenue, marking the 75th Anniversary of the presentation of the Medal of Honor by President Harry Truman LYNCHBURG, VA – LAVC was recently able to
Desmond Doss remembered 75 years after heroic actions in WWII
BEDFORD Co., Va. (WSET) -- This week marks the 75th anniversary that local World War II hero Desmond Doss saved the lives of nearly 100 men in Japan. Desmond T. Doss was a United States Army corporal who served as a combat medic in World War II after growing up in Lynchburg. Doss went into
Community working together to house veterans in need
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ7) -- A team effort in Lynchburg is making sure no military veteran is left without a home.
Lynchburg veterans leaving prison have new hope
LYNCHBURG, Va. - Military vets coming out of prison may find new opportunities in the Lynchburg area, thanks to local organizations in the Hill City that are making the return to society easier.
Thursday, January 11 2018
After living in his van for 7 months, veteran Roy and his service dog Remi get a new home
Friday, January 5 2018
"Veterans helping Veterans;" 92-year-old WWII vet gets a new, warm home Read More: http://wset.com/news/local/veterans-helping-veterans-92-year-old-wwii-vet-gets-a-new-warm-home
2017 Veterans Day Parade
Lynchburg holds first Veterans Day parade in nearly 80 years CLICK HERE
2017 Veterans Day Parade
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Friday, April 21st 2017
Veterans mark 800 weeks of rallies at Monument Terrace ABC 13 WSET in Lynchburg - Friday, April 21st 2017