World War II

Men and women in Nevada played an important role in World War II, with thousands joining the effort.

Gilbert Sanchez escaped the cold winters of eastern Nevada to join the Navy during World War II, a few years before he was old enough.

The Wendover Airfield was a key training base during World War II and was used to train pilots for pivotal bombing runs.

Robert “Bob” LeGoy was one of 16 million U.S. men and women who served during World War II.

World War II pilot Lt. Lowell Twedt received full military honors Saturday at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in a time-honored tradition for a fallen warrior.