CLIFTON PARK--Allan Atwell, a World War II Army veteran who participated in the Battle of the Bulge, presents Brigadier General John Andonie, the Director of the Join Staff for the New York National Guard, a coin. Allan Atwell was honored on his 95th birthday by family, friends, neighbors, local leaders, and first responders at his residence in Clifton Park, NY on August 2nd , 2020. A New York Army National Guard contingent, led by Andonie took part in the event.
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Kingston Daily Freeman -- Sun, 03 May 2026 Military news: Area residents serving in NY Army National Guard, Air National Guard promoted The following members of the New York Army National Guard were promoted: * Timothy Agosta of Saugerties, assigned to 206th Military Police Company, to the rank of specialist on Monday, Feb.... (more)
Times Union, -- Sat, 02 May 2026 Churchill: After 85 years away, a fallen POW returns TROY At long last, Roy is home. U.S. Army Air Corps 2nd Lt. Joseph LeRoy Burke, who died during World War II, was away for 85 years. He was a prisoner of war. He was twice on Japanese ships... (more)
WRGB. -- Thu, 30 Apr 2026 Troy WWII airman set for dignified transfer home after 80 years SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (WRGB) For 80 years, a Troy airman who died as a prisoner of war during World War II remained unnamed and far from home. Now, with his remains identified in 2025, U.S.... (more)