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Old photo of T Joe Walker, holding guitar, with other soldiers during World War II.

‘I was one of the lucky ones’

Ninety-nine-year-old Army veteran T Joe Walker went from building bridges during World War II to leading mechanical maintenance at UT Martin. Now retired, Walker recalls memories of war and an undying love for family. Continue reading ‘I was one of the lucky ones’

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From War to Writing to the World

Veteran Charles Herd found his place as a chamber of commerce executive Continue reading From War to Writing to the World

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Return to Sender

John Schlatter matches WWII postcards with families Continue reading Return to Sender

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Gorup of Survivors

Uncovering Secrets

Investigation of a World War II Practice Invasion Lives on at UT. Continue reading Uncovering Secrets

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