99-year-old Polk County veteran receives Bronze Star Medal for service in WWII
(WFLA) — The General in charge of Florida’s Department of Veterans Affairs felt a medal ... World War II veteran. Eighty ...
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World War II veteran, Gravity native receives 'Bronze Battle Star' 80 years later
An honor nearly 80 years in the making, a World War II veteran from Taylor County finally received his Bronze Battle Star.
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After 50 years, this WWII soldier finally received his Medal of Honor
After decades of discrimination, Vernon Baker was finally recognized for his heroism during an assault on a German stronghold ...
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World War II vet turns 100 on Fourth of July
A World War ... Service Medal, UN Service Medal, National Defense Korean Service Medal, Antarctic Service-Medal, Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal w/Bronze Star and ...
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75 years ago, Medal of Honor recipient John Basilone was killed in battle at Iwo Jima
during World War II. By James Clark Posted on Feb 18, 2020 Editor’s note: A previous version of this article was published on Feb. 19, 2015. Seventy-five years ago today, Gunnery Sgt.
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Bay Area WWII vet's remains recovered, returned to family after 80 years
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, World War II Victory Medal, U.S. Army Air Forces Aerial Gunner Badge Wings, Marksman Badge with Carbine and Pistol ...
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After 50 years, this WWII soldier finally received his Medal of Honor
Vernon Baker finally received a Medal of Honor for his heroism during World War II, making him one of ... Baker also received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. After the German surrender, Baker ...