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Published November 05, 2011, 12:00 AM

PHOTO GALLERY: WWII vet Orland Spielman's Honor Flight


Orland Spielman, a World War II veteran from North Hudson, displays the U.S. Coast Guard flag.

  • Orland Spielman, a World War II veteran from North Hudson, displays the U.S. Coast Guard flag.
  • Orland Spielman as a new member of the U.S. Coast Guard in 1943. Submitted photos
  • During his early days in service, Orland Spielman did true coast guarding duties as a member of the mounted patrol on Long Beach Island, N.J.
  • Orland Spielman mans a 3-inch gun aboard LST-16 during his service with the United States Coast Guard in World War II.
  • Memorabilia of Orland Spielman’s World War II career.
  • Orland Spielman poses by the Wisconsin portion of the World War II memorial in Washington, D.C.
  • The group of veterans who made the Honor Flight from the Twin Cities to Washington, D.C., on Oct. 8 assemble at the World War II memorial.
  • Orland Spielman displays his Honor Flight t-shirt.
  • Orland Spielman today at 87 in his North Hudson home.