WHEELING — Warwood natives Tim and Jim Nodurft died serving their country in the European Theater during World War II, but their story resonated with those gathered along the streets they once roamed in Wheeling on Friday.

The twin brothers were both killed in action in 1944. Pvt. Claude H. “Tim” Nodurft died on July 24, 1944, in France. Pvt. Ralph M. “Jim” Nodurft died on Aug. 14, 1944, in England. Both were members of the 120th Infantry Regiment in the U.S. Army and both gave their lives at the tender age of 19.

Friday’s ceremony saluting the Nodurft brothers in Warwood was the last formal presentation of the year honoring fallen veterans as part of Wheeling’s Military Banner Program.

“It was launched last year on Veterans Day — just about a year ago, and as of today, there are 297 ba

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