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Pfc. Kearney

Photo by courtesy
November 20, 2008

Pfc. Douglas W. Kearney during World War II.

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Retired Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honore congratulates former Pfc Douglas W. Kearney after presenting him the Bronze Star Nov. 12 for achievement during combat in World War II. Photo by Alan Kurlan

Better late than never!!!

WWII vet receives Bronze Star 63 years later
Nov 20, 2008
BY Isidro Reyna

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Nov. 20, 2008) – Although the honor was bestowed more than six decades later, for one World War II veteran his service has not been forgotten.

Former Pfc. Douglas W. Kearney, 85, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal Nov. 12 in his hometown of Milford, Conn., by retired Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré in a ceremony at the Milford City Hall for meritorious achievement in combat….

I HAD to highlight this hero – this family of heroes – today!  I have a loooong post up, but I promise is well worth the read….

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