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97-year-old WWII veteran finally awarded long-overdue Victory Medal

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Mon Valley WWII vet gets long-overdue military medals

“He's a true American hero,” said Jean Ricciuti, an auxiliary member of West Brownsville American Legion Post 940, where Edwards, 93, received ...

WWII veteran awarded long overdue medal - YouTube

William Wilburn enlisted in the army straight out of high school and served in occupied Germany during World War II.

World War II vet receives overdue medals - AFSOC

Francis Weaver, Army technician during World War II, was presented the Bronze Star Medal for his service in Afghanistan by U.S. Sen.

WWII vet receives overdue medals - Seacoastonline.com

PORTSMOUTH — Antonio "Tony" Vaccaro, a member of the World War II Flying Tigers squadron who manned a B-25 belly gun and cobbled together ...

World War II veteran receives medals after nearly 80-year delay

... World War II. Read more: https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/world-war-ii-veteran-medals-80-year-delay-navy/526-762b5571-176e-4152-8e01 ...

WWII Vet Receives Overdue Medals - NBC News

World War II veteran Sylvester Berg presented with four medals for his service in the Philippines during a surprise 97th birthday party.

WWII vet honored with long-overdue military medals

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Given the choice, World War II veteran Phillip Coon probably wouldn't want the formality and fuss of being honored on ...

Two World War II veterans are awarded their service medals over 70 ...

Two men who served in world War II were awarded their much overdue service medals. The veterans have two different stories, but each are ...

94 Year-old Veteran Receives World War II Medals After 72 years

A 94-year old World War II veteran received his long overdue medals during a ceremony at the Louisville Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Louisville, ...

At long last, 101-year-old Black WWII veteran gets overdue ...

At New York's famed Carnegie Hall on Wednesday night, Cresencia Garcia, 101, a former Army medical assistant, was honored during a salute to veterans.

WWII vet honored with long-overdue military medals

TULSA, Okla. — Given the choice, World War II veteran Phillip Coon probably wouldn't want the formality and fuss of being honored on a ...

World War II Vet Awarded Medals 67 Years Later - NPR

Phillip Coon, a 94-year-old World War II Army veteran, POW and Bataan Death March survivor, finally received medals for his service Monday.

WWII veteran given long-overdue medals - YouTube

A World War II veteran was surprised Wednesday when he was given long-overdue service medals ... Five British veterans of Second World War awarded ...

WWII vet honored with long-overdue military medals - NZ Herald

TULSA, Oklahoma (AP) Given the choice, World War II veteran Phillip Coon probably wouldn't want the formality and fuss of being honored on a ...

A 99-year-old World War II veteran finally gets his medals

A 94-year-old World War II veteran from Indiana has received France's highest military honor for his wartime service. · “You represent everything ...

LOCAL WWII VETERAN RECEIVES OVERDUE SERVICE MEDAL

“This medal recognizing Mr. Adkins' distinguished service is long overdue,” said Congressman Griffith. “Our veterans of World War II were often ...

93-year-old WWII veteran gets awarded 'overdue' medals - YouTube

A 93-year-old World War II veteran received four medals for than 70 years after serving. U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL) presented "overdue" ...

WWII POW receives long overdue medal - Army Times

World War II veteran Charles Stenger received a long overdue Prisoner of War Medal this week, more than 70 years after he was captured ...

World War II Vet, POW Who Endured 'Hell Ship,' Gets CIB ...

Crowley was awarded a Prisoner of War medal and an Army Combat Infantryman Badge; he was also promoted to sergeant.