Heroes from Home – Alvin Bornbach

Korean War veteran Alvin Bornbach shares his remarkable story of service, sacrifice, and survival. Drafted into the U.S. Army in 1952, Bornbach recounts his journey from basic training to the battlefields of Korea, where he endured fierce combat, lost close friends, and earned the Purple Heart after being seriously wounded in action. In this moving conversation with Tom Buttke, he reflects on the realities of war, the challenges veterans face after returning home, and the importance of remembering those who served. A powerful firsthand account from a member of America's Greatest Generation. Original air date: 2026-06-22