Military Times on MSN8d
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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York veteran Harold Pressel was awarded a Purple Heart 80 years after wounds in WW II
David Lyons pinned the Purple Heart ... during the war. Pressel, who attained the rank of sergeant, earned the honor when his B-24 Liberator was shot down after a bomb run in Germany on Feb ...
Iowa family reunited with veteran's Purple Heart medal after months-long search
The family of an Iowa veteran was reunited with his Purple Heart medal Wednesday.The State Treasurer's Office says it found ...
WGAL Lancaster-Harrisburg on MSN7d
York County World War II veteran receives Purple Heart after 80 years
Days shy of his 101st birthday, Sgt. Harold "Bud" Pressel stood in front of a full house at the American Legion in Dallastown ...
Quad-City Times10d
Purple Heart reclaimed after being left in safe deposit box
During a ceremonial news conference Wednesday at the Iowa Capitol, State Treasurer Roby Smith delivered the medal ... the Purple Heart in his safe deposit box, having served in the Korean War ...
Air Force Times8d
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 ... received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. After the German surrender, Baker did occupation ...