Local Veterans and Their Stories
To preserve the memory and sacrifice of our veterans, the Freedom Museum is dedicated to documenting and sharing the stories of our local veterans, both past and present. Read some of the stories below that we’ve collected so far and check in regularly for new stories highlighting our veterans’ dedication, perseverance, and bravery.
Veteran Stories: Silver Star Medal Recipient Merle Hancock
Local Veteran Merle Hancock became a prisoner of war in World Was II. 70 years later, he was honored with the US Army's Silver Star Medal.
Veteran Stories: Prisoner of War George Idlett
Prisoner of War Survivor George D Idlett served as a Staff Sergeant in the Army Air Force during World War II. Despite the challenges he faced, he fulfilled his honor of being an American soldier with perseverance and grit.