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Jesse Dowell CHAMPAIGN — Navy bombardier Jesse Dowell trained for the invasion of J … By Paul Wood Fred McCauley CHAMPAIGN — In September 1952, recent MIT graduate Fred McCauley came … By Paul Wood Ron Castle THOMASBORO — At the height of the Vietnam War, Ron Castle and his fell … By Paul Wood Hubert Woolen CHAMPAIGN — In North Africa, Italy and Japan, Hubert Woolen served on … By Paul Wood Bill Clemens CHAMPAIGN — On the fiercely contested island of Okinawa, Bill Clemens … By Paul Wood Ted Sandwell URBANA — The government thoughtfully issued Marine Cpl. Ted Sandwell s … By Paul Wood Wayne Wagner BUCKLEY — Sent to Easter Island during the Vietnam War, Wayne Wagner w … By Paul Wood Robert Wildemuth SAVOY — Robert Wildemuth crossed a lot of rivers during World War II, … By Paul Wood James Paul Lafary PAXTON — James Paul Lafary stayed on the ground, but saved many bomb c … By Paul Wood Fred Finn MONTICELLO — Fred Finn built roads and landing strips on the island of … By Paul Wood David E. Grogan URBANA — From blasting Somali pirates with Barry Manilow music 24/7 to … By Paul Wood Mattie Gray CHAMPAIGN — Mattie Gray is one of five in her family to serve over the … By Paul Wood