Remembering twins who shared life, death together

Pvts. Calvin and Alvin Jennings flank their father, James Jennings in this photo taken in the early 1940s. Photos provided by John Dekhane

By John Dekhane 
For Lebanon Local

 

In war, there are stories of heroism, sacrifice and loss, but few are as heartbreaking as the tale of Pvt. Calvin G. Jennings and Pvt. Alvin J. Jennings.

Twin brothers from Lebanon, Calvin and Alvin were more than just siblings – they were inseparable, bound by a love and devotion that transcended everything else. They were born together, lived together and, ultimately, died for their country within weeks…