Tag: HonoringHeroes

Remembering Pearl Harbor: A Day That Lives in Memory

On December 7, 1941, the United States was forever changed when a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii led the nation into World War II. The day, etched in history, left an indelible mark on the lives of those who witnessed it and the generations that followed. For those who lived through it, the …

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Journey Through History: Exploring Camp Russell, Home of Heroes

Camp Russell During World War II the 1st and 2nd Divisions of the United States Marine Corps camped in this area from June 1942 to October 1943. The 2nd Infantry Regiment was based here at Camp Russell, the 6th Infantry at Camp MacKay across the highway on Whareroa Farm and the 8th Infantry at the …

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