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Ted Barnhart CHAMPAIGN — Flying rescue missions during the Korean War, Ted Barnhart … By Paul Wood Mel Schriefer ALVIN — After serving in Korea, Sgt. 1st Class Mel Schriefer faced an … By Paul Wood Lizabeth Wenzel MAHOMET — Lt. Col. Lizabeth Wenzel flew an un-manned flight. She was p … By Paul Wood Bob Sylvester URBANA — When his truck backed over a mine and injured him and a frien … By Paul Wood Ceasar Perez MAHOMET — Ceasar Perez remembers feeling sniper bullets whizzing by hi … By Paul Wood Frank Morse ROSSVILLE — Even in a large convoy zig-zagging its way across the Paci … By Paul Wood Ernest Sjuts FLATVILLE — Ernest Sjuts served in Austria when the Iron Curtain separ … By Paul Wood Bill Lowry SAVOY — As a medic after the Battle of the Bulge, Staff Sgt. Bill Lowr … By Paul Wood Dale Smutz DANVILLE — Join the Navy and see the world. That was no exaggeration f … By Paul Wood Jill Knappenberger CHAMPAIGN — In 100 years that have shown extreme courage in World War … By Paul Wood Richard Helfrich CHAMPAIGN — Lt. Col. Richard Helfrich served as an Army surgeon for 12 … By Paul Wood Brad Gould URBANA — When U.S. troops began massing for action in the Persian Gulf … By Paul Wood