2 Madison-area veterans help carry on the history of World War II
GAYLE WORLAND
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Associated Press
Hundreds of paratroopers dropped out of near-cloudless skies over a heath in the central Netherlands on Saturday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of one of World War II’s most daring — but ultimately unsuccessful — missions: Operation Market Garden.
Durwood “Bud” Buchheim, 101, who flew for the U.S. Navy in World War II, shares his memories of his service in Sun Prairie, where he now lives with his wife Dona, 92.
Durwood “Bud” Buchheim, who flew for the U.S. Navy in World War II, shares his memories of his service in Sun Prairie, where he now lives with his wife Dona, 92. Buchheim, who is 101, wore his Badger Honor Flight jacket to an interview with the State Journal.
Wearing a Badger Honor Flight jacket, World War II veteran Durwood “Bud” Buchheim recounts his time as a U.S. Navy aviator. Buchheim went on to a career as a Lutheran pastor and bishop.
Storer's son, Bob, looks through a book related to his father’s college days at the family’s home in Maple Bluff. The pillow in the chair at left shows John's late wife, Mary.
Durwood “Bud” Buchheim, 101, who flew for the U.S. Navy in World War II, shares his memories of his service in Sun Prairie, where he now lives with his wife Dona, 92.
Durwood “Bud” Buchheim, who flew for the U.S. Navy in World War II, shares his memories of his service in Sun Prairie, where he now lives with his wife Dona, 92. Buchheim, who is 101, wore his Badger Honor Flight jacket to an interview with the State Journal.
Wearing a Badger Honor Flight jacket, World War II veteran Durwood “Bud” Buchheim recounts his time as a U.S. Navy aviator. Buchheim went on to a career as a Lutheran pastor and bishop.
Storer's son, Bob, looks through a book related to his father’s college days at the family’s home in Maple Bluff. The pillow in the chair at left shows John's late wife, Mary.
