Overdue Recognition Delivered


	Overdue Recognition Delivered

Rustee

2-21-2009 1:22 PM

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Rustee says:

He received the American Campaign Medal, the European/ African/Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Honorable Service lapel button, Honorable Discharge emblem, Presidential Unit Citation, Bronze Star, Silver Star and a patch for serving with the 344th Bombardment Group.

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2-21-2009 5:57 PM

Antara

2-22-2009 1:56 AM

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