Five Brothers Went Off to Fight World War II

About this episode

The episode tells the story of the Wilson family from Iowa, whose five brothers served in World War II, highlighting their sacrifices and the impact on their loved ones.

On this episode of Our American Stories, when World War II called, the Wilson family of Iowa answered. One by one, five brothers left home to serve their country, while their parents and siblings waited anxiously for news from across the globe. Our regular contributor Joy Neal Kidney shares the story of her uncles, the five Wilson brothers, and the sacrifices their family made during the war years. It is a deeply personal story of duty, separation, and the quiet courage required not only of those who fought, but also of the loved ones who waited for them to come home. Support the show ( https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Joy Neal Kidney

Topics covered

• World War II
• family sacrifice
• military service
• Iowa history
• personal stories

Keywords

• Wilson family
• World War II
• Iowa
• military service
• family history

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Iowa

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