May 2026

Private First Class James Forst gave his life while serving his country during World War II. Though little information about his early life has been preserved, his sacrifice remains part […]

Staff Sergeant Carl Walter Eickhorst gave his life in service to his country during World War II while serving as a gunner with the 492nd Army Air Force Bomb Squadron,

Clifford Raynor Campbell, a native of Downers Grove, Illinois, served his country during World War II as an Aviation Ordnanceman Second Class in the United States Navy. Born on November

Edward A. Bruce served his country as a First Sergeant while serving with Headquarters Squadron, 20th Air Base Group, United States Army Air Forces, in the Southwest Pacific Theatre during

Harry Wilbur Beggs, Jr. was born July 30, 1924 and was a resident of Downers Grove. He died in the line of duty, serving as a radioman on the USS

Harold J. Andres, born on February 10, 1920, was a resident of Downers Grove who served in the United States Air Forces for two years during World War II. He