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Here’s how you can help a Hill City veterans group win a national grant
Read full article: Here’s how you can help a Hill City veterans group win a national grantThe Lynchburg Area Veterans Council is one of three national finalists to win a $10,000 grant from the Homes for Heroes Foundation – and need your vote to help them win.
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In Your Town: Lynchburg native who inspired ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ remembered on 76th anniversary
Read full article: In Your Town: Lynchburg native who inspired ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ remembered on 76th anniversaryMay 5th marked 76 years since Desmond Doss was credited with saving dozens of American lives during World War II.
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Local World War II hero to be honored in Lynchburg
Read full article: Local World War II hero to be honored in LynchburgLYNCHBURG, Va. – A local war hero will be recognized by an organization in the Lynchburg area. The life and legacy of World War II hero Desmond Doss will be honored by the Lynchburg Area Veterans Council (LAVC) on Oct. 12. Doss, a Lynchburg native, was awarded the medal of honor on Oct. 12, 1945, for his service during World War II. It’s veterans helping veterans. There will also be a special movie showing of The Conscientious Objector about Doss' life on Sunday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. at the American Legion post in Lynchburg.