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Military Burial Of Pfc. Robert Schroeder - Ann Arbor's First Korean War Casualty, July 1954

Military Burial Of Pfc. Robert Schroeder - Ann Arbor's First Korean War Casualty, July 1954 image
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1954
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Ann Arbor News, July 29, 1954
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The remains of Ann Arbor's first casualty in the Korean war, Pfc. Robert I. Schroeder, were returned to the city for military burial yesterday. While Michigan National Guardsmen stand in honor, the flag-draped coffin is escorted to a plot at Washtenong Memorial Park for graveside services. Ann Arbor units of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and Disabled American Veterans participated in the service. Pfc. Schroeder was first reported missing in action July 27, 1950. His parents are Mrs. Marie Acton of 432 S. Division St. and Roy Schroeder of 2640 Parkwood St., East Ann Arbor.

Maj. Vlisides Dies In Crash In Viet Nam

Maj. Vlisides Dies In Crash In Viet Nam image
Parent Issue
Day
28
Month
January
Year
1965
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Maj. Vlisides' Body Arriving

Maj. Vlisides' Body Arriving image
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Day
2
Month
February
Year
1965
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Hinckley, Marinus M. Jr.

Hinckley, Marinus M. Jr. image
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Day
22
Month
February
Year
1994
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AACHM Oral History: Johnnie Rush

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Johnnie Rush was born in 1931 and was the only black person in his class at Ann Arbor High School. He recalls many fond memories of activities with the Second Baptist Church and his family, and he talks about the many challenges for African American businesses as Ann Arbor changed over the years. Mr. Rush is a licensed barber and has run his own barbershop for 55 years.