Air Force pilot, 2nd Lt. Norbert Herriges, from Whitefish, defended a French village and died in combat during World War II. A new exhibit commemorates his act of courage and the family's ongoing ties to the people of Pourrières. (Courtesy photo)
November 6, 2025
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