September 2025

Early Life and Education George William Springer III was born on September 2, 1923, in St. Joseph, Missouri, while his parents, George Springer Jr. and… Read More »Purple Heart Walk – George Springer

Early Life and Education Jonas Elmer Smith was born on August 5, 1918, ten miles southwest of Centralia, Kansas, the eldest son of Roy E.… Read More »Purple Heart Walk – Jonas Smith

Early Life and Love of Aviation Haley William Skinner was born on February 28, 1918, at Delphos, Kansas, the son of Lewis E. and Nora… Read More »Purple Heart Walk – Haley Skinner

Early Years in Seneca Robert Wesley “Bob” Shaw was born January 10, 1920, in Seneca, Nemaha County, Kansas. The only son of Ella Shaw (later… Read More »Purple Heart Walk – Robert Shaw

Early Life in Kelly, Kansas Bernard Otto Schultejans was born on August 25, 1924, on the family farm just south of Kelly, Nemaha County, Kansas.… Read More »Purple Heart Walk – Bernard Schultejans