Two World War II D-Day heroes honored in Roanoke
George Hubbard and James Flinchum recognized as Freedom 250: Hometown Heroes
Published: Jun. 2, 2026 at 1:27 PM EDT
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - First Assistant United States Attorney Robert N. Tracci Tuesday recognized World War II D-Day veteran and retired Roanoke Police Captain George Hubbard and World War II D-Day veteran James Flinchum as Freedom 250: Hometown Heroes.
The Hometown Heroes Award celebrates America’s 250th birthday by recognizing the men and women who have displayed bravery and heroism in defense of America and our founding ideals.
Watch WDBJ7 June 7th to hear directly from Hubbard and Flinchum.
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