WWI Veteran Buckles dies at 110
March 3, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
He was last surviving American WWI veteran CHARLES TOWN – Frank Woodruff Buckles, renowned locally and across the nation as the last surviving American World War I veteran, passed away Sunday at the age of 110, family spokesman David DeJonge confirmed to The Journal late Sunday night. Buckles passed away of natural causes around 12:30 [...]
Builder’s issues that veterans need to be aware
January 18, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
1. GARAGE AREA - a) I discovered that in the latest Building Codes Regulations within the State of Virginia(Check your area) that garages are no longer required to be finished and that is left up to the veteran, unless you arrange finishing of the garage from the builder that is additional cost to veteran. We [...]
A Tribute to our Men and Women in Uniform DVCH honors veterans in the valley for their service
June 8, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
By Brandon Davis The Sherando Times The Disabled Veterans Committee on Housing held a day of tribute May 27th for our men and women in uniform at Shenandoah University’s Winchester Medical Center Campus. The day honored local veterans, active duty military, police officers, and firefighters. Organized by the DVCH’s President, John S. Lewandowski and Veterans [...]
DVCH – 1st Annual Northern Shenandoah Community Event
May 19, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
1st Annual Northern Shenandoah Community Event “Remembering & Recognizing our Men and Women in Uniform” May 27, 2010 – 11:00AM to 2:30PM WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA (April 26, 2010) – The Disabled Veterans Committee on Housing is having our 1st Annual Northern Shenandoah Community event to honor and to thank our men and women in uniform. The [...]
Last U.S. veteran of World War I turns 109
May 13, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
From Paul Courson, CNN Washington (CNN) — The last surviving U.S. veteran of World War I, former Cpl. Frank Buckles, turns 109 on Monday and is still hoping for a national memorial in Washington for his comrades. Buckles is expected to deliver remarks during a quiet celebration Monday afternoon at his home in Charles Town, [...]
Completion of 1st Lt. James W. Moore’s New Accessible Home
April 22, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA (April 10, 2010) – The Disabled Veterans Committee on Housing today is proud announce the completion of a new accessible home for former Army 1st Lt. James W. Moore, a decorated soldier who served with distinction in the Gulf War. Lt. Moore is a 100% disabled veteran. Lt. Moore’s new specially adapted home [...]
