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After 50 years, this WWII soldier finally received his Medal of HonorAfter decades of discrimination, Vernon Baker was finally recognized for his heroism during an assault on a German stronghold ...
His classmates loved him, but they might never have guessed that "Sandy" would become the first Medal of Honor recipient of World War II -- and that he fought like a Viking berserker in the process.
When Joe Foss -- then the commissioner of the upstart AFL -- sent a letter to his NFL counterpart, Pete Rozelle, in December ...
WAUSA, Neb. (KTIV) - A World War II veteran, in Wausa, Nebraska, celebrated his 101st birthday Wednesday. “Well, I was kind of surprised. I didn’t expect anything, so I appreciate everything,” said ...
Vernon Baker is among the seven Black American troops to receive the Medal of Honor for their actions during WWII. (DOD) In 1997, after being denied the award for more than 50 years due to ...
Vernon Baker is among the seven Black American troops to receive the Medal of Honor for their actions during WWII. (DOD) ...
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