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Joseph T. Houska WHITE HEATH — Now largely forgotten, the Suez Crisis threatened to set … By Paul Wood Frank Morse ROSSVILLE — Even in a large convoy zig-zagging its way across the Paci … By Paul Wood Bob Bokenkamp SAVOY — In taking several islands in the South Pacific, Bob Bokenkamp, … By Paul Wood Robert C. Burke MONTICELLO — Most people here have heard of Pfc. Robert C. Burke. Mont … By Steve Hoffman William Phalen MONTICELLO — Cpl. William Phalen served in the Marines as a helicopter … By Paul Wood Morris Hecker CHAMPAIGN — Morris Hecker was bombed and strafed on his LST — an acron … By Paul Wood Ralph Hamilton RANTOUL — When Viet Cong fighters infiltrated Ralph Hamilton’s camp ne … By Paul Wood Jill Knappenberger CHAMPAIGN — In 100 years that have shown extreme courage in World War … By Paul Wood Fred Finn MONTICELLO — Fred Finn built roads and landing strips on the island of … By Paul Wood Ralph Langenheim URBANA — A D-Day veteran calls his own service in World War II “small … By Paul Wood William Schuldt BUCKLEY — William (Bill) Schuldt, one of five brothers in the armed se … By Paul Wood Floyd Bailey URBANA — Floyd Bailey wondered for a couple days if he was crazy — or … By Paul Wood