True American Heroes SuperTalk Mississippi

Mal Jones served in the Navy during WW2 on the USS Raven, a minesweeper

Retired Col. Ron Rutland talks about his 30+ years of service in the U.S. Air Force.

Sidney Arnold - U.S. Army Veteran talks about the Cold War

Mr. Thrasher fought in the Coral Sea Battle, the Battle of Midway, where he was on the USS Yorktown when it went down, and he served in the Philippines. During his military service, Wendell received the America Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Medal with four bronze stars, the World War II Victory Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation. After being honorably discharged, he was involved in the Yorktown CV-5, the Battle of Midway, and the Coral Sea Battle Reunions. In 2014 and 2015, Wendell was honored in the Battle of Midway Commemorations in St. Augustine, Florida for his distinguished service. He was also honored at the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea Commemoration held in New York City in 2017 for his distinguished service. While there, he was honored by the Prime Minister of Australia and had dinner with the President of the United States and several other distinguished guests.

Wendell Earl Thrasher, 92, passed away on August 4, 2017 at his home in Moulton, Mississippi.

The stories of America's true heroes in their own words.
Each episode of the podcast revolves around the direct testimony of a veteran. This collection of stories provides an incredible portrait of the veteran experience in service of America. Hosted by Jack Rutland.
This show is a production of WRQO - SuperTalk Mississippi Media.

The stories of America's true heroes in their own words.
Each episode of the podcast revolves around the direct testimony of a veteran. This collection of stories provides an incredible portrait of the veteran experience in service of America. Hosted by Jack Rutland.
This show is a production of WRQO - SuperTalk Mississippi Media.