Episodes

  • Lt. Philip Ralph Harris, US Navy AirCorp, KIA May 10, 1945

    Lt. Philip Ralph Harris, US Navy AirCorp, KIA May 10, 1945
    Feb 22 2026
    Lieutenant Philip Ralph Harris left his family’s Wisconsin farm to serve his country in a time of great uncertainty. He flew across the vast Pacific, over open ocean and into danger, carrying out his duty with courage and quiet determination. On May 10, 1945, he gave his life in service—far from home, but never forgotten.
    More than 421,000 Americans gave their lives in World War II. Each one was more than a name—they were sons and daughters, husbands and wives, friends and neighbors. Each left behind a family forever marked by a gold star.
    This podcast exists to ensure their stories are never forgotten. By preserving the lives, sacrifices, and legacies of the fallen, we honor their memory and help future generations understand the true cost of freedom.
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    7 mins
  • 1st Engineer John Joseph Quinlin, Merchant Marines, KIA Oct. 9, 1943

    1st Engineer John Joseph Quinlin, Merchant Marines, KIA Oct. 9, 1943
    Feb 22 2026
    John Joseph Quinlan’s story reminds us of the perilous journey faced by Merchant Marines, who carried vital supplies across hostile waters and often risked their lives to keep the fight going. His courage, love for family, and ultimate sacrifice are remembered through the stories we preserve here on Stars of Sacrifice.
    Welcome to Stars of Sacrifice: WWII, the official podcast of Stories Behind the Stars.
    More than 421,000 Americans gave their lives in World War II. Each one had a story—and a family who carried their loss, marked by a gold star.
    This podcast exists to ensure those stars are never forgotten, preserving the lives and legacies of the fallen so future generations can understand the true cost of freedom.

    Patriotic Feelings by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/
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    Creative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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    8 mins
  • Lt. Herman Edwin Everhart, US Army Air Corp., KIA March 21, 1945

    Lt. Herman Edwin Everhart, US Army Air Corp., KIA March 21, 1945
    Feb 15 2026
    Join us to hear the tribute to Lt Herman Edwin Everhart. He had flown more than sixty combat missions, He had saved his crew. And in his final moments, he faced the sky with the same courage that had defined his service.
    Welcome to Stars of Sacrifice: WWII, the official podcast of Stories Behind the Stars.
    More than 421,000 Americans gave their lives in World War II. Each one had a story—and a family who carried their loss, marked by a gold star.
    This podcast exists to ensure those stars are never forgotten, preserving the lives and legacies of the fallen so future generations can understand the true cost of freedom.

    Patriotic Feelings by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/
    Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
    Creative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US
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    7 mins
  • Lt. George Thomas Hunter Jr., US Army Air Corp, KIA July 20, 1944

    Lt. George Thomas Hunter Jr., US Army Air Corp, KIA July 20, 1944
    Feb 15 2026
    Join us to hear a tribute to Lt. George Thomas Hunter, Jr. His story reflects the promise of a young life cut short, the sacrifice of a generation, and the enduring cost of freedom.
    Welcome to Stars of Sacrifice: WWII, the official podcast of Stories Behind the Stars.
    More than 421,000 Americans gave their lives in World War II. Each one had a story—and a family who carried their loss, marked by a gold star.
    This podcast exists to ensure those stars are never forgotten, preserving the lives and legacies of the fallen so future generations can understand the true cost of freedom.

    Patriotic Feelings by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/
    Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
    Creative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US
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    8 mins
  • Lt. George Edwin "Ned" Black, US Army, KIA Sept. 4, 1944

    Lt. George Edwin "Ned" Black, US Army, KIA Sept. 4, 1944
    Feb 7 2026
    George Edwin "Ned" Black entered the war from Fargo North Dakota. Before the war he had traveled to both Great Britain and Argentina watching a world brace for the coming war.
    Welcome to Stars of Sacrifice: WWII, the official podcast of Stories Behind the Stars.
    More than 421,000 Americans gave their lives in World War II. Each one had a story—and a family who carried their loss, marked by a gold star.
    This podcast exists to ensure those stars are never forgotten, preserving the lives and legacies of the fallen so future generations can understand the true cost of freedom.
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    8 mins
  • Lt. Joseph William Carroll, Jr, US Army AirCorp, KIA

    Lt. Joseph William Carroll, Jr, US Army AirCorp, KIA
    Feb 7 2026
    Join us to hear a tribute to Lt. John William Carroll, Jr.. He was just twenty-two years old when his life was lost in the Pacific Like so many others his war ended far from home, but his sacrifice did not end with him.
    Welcome to Stars of Sacrifice: WWII, the official podcast of Stories Behind the Stars. More than 421,000 Americans gave their lives in World War II. Each one had a story - and a family who carried their loss, marked by a gold star. This podcast exists to ensure those stars are never forgotten, preserving the lives and legacies of the fallen so future genterations can understand the true cost of freedom.

    Patriotic Feelings by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/
    Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
    Creative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US
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    7 mins
  • Lt. Eric William Tatlock, US Army, KIA May 25, 1944

    Lt. Eric William Tatlock, US Army, KIA May 25, 1944
    Feb 1 2026
    Join us to hear a tribute to Lt. Eric William Tatlock. His story is one of quiet courage—an immigrant son who grew up in a small Maine town, crossed an ocean to fight for freedom, and gave his life far from home so others might live in peace.
    Welcome to Stars of Sacrifice: WWII, the official podcast of Stories Behind the Stars.
    More than 421,000 Americans gave their lives in World War II. Each one had a story—and a family who carried their loss, marked by a gold star.
    This podcast exists to ensure those stars are never forgotten, preserving the lives and legacies of the fallen so future generations can understand the true cost of freedom.

    Patriotic Feelings by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/
    Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
    Creative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US
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    8 mins