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Title: Oldest MOH recipient dead at 96
Post by: ozrocker on October 05, 2013, 06:57:58 PM

He fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
Passed away in NJ Hospital.

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/10/05/20834016-oldest-living-medal-of-honor-recipient-dies-at-age-96-in-new-jersey?lite


 :salute


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Title: Re: Oldest MOH recipient dead at 96
Post by: Devil 505 on October 05, 2013, 08:04:24 PM

 :salute

Title: Re: Oldest MOH recipient dead at 96
Post by: CAP1 on October 05, 2013, 08:22:10 PM

there had just been a post put up the other day on the nj2as facebook page, with his room number, and a phone number to call him. the poor guy had outlived all of his family, and friends. was gonna try to pay a visit to this hero, and hear some stories.

 :salute

Title: Re: Oldest MOH recipient dead at 96
Post by: rogwar on October 05, 2013, 10:57:41 PM

 :salute

We are losing them fast.

Title: Re: Oldest MOH recipient dead at 96
Post by: Maverick on October 06, 2013, 10:39:36 AM

Cap, he didn't pass alone. Folks found out about him being in the hospital. He had a steady stream of visitors while he was there.

RIP Sir and thank you.  :salute

Title: Re: Oldest MOH recipient dead at 96
Post by: FBDragon on October 06, 2013, 01:46:33 PM

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Title: Re: Oldest MOH recipient dead at 96
Post by: gyrene81 on October 07, 2013, 04:46:47 AM

 :salute

Title: Re: Oldest MOH recipient dead at 96
Post by: Lab Rat 3947 on October 07, 2013, 05:35:56 AM

:salute   R.I.P.

Title: Re: Oldest MOH recipient dead at 96
Post by: scott66 on October 07, 2013, 05:47:24 AM

R.I.P. :salute :salute :salute

Title: Re: Oldest MOH recipient dead at 96
Post by: CAP1 on October 07, 2013, 08:19:49 AM

Quote from: Maverick on October 06, 2013, 10:39:36 AM

Cap, he didn't pass alone. Folks found out about him being in the hospital. He had a steady stream of visitors while he was there.

RIP Sir and thank you.  :salute

 i'm happy to hear that. no one should die alone, especially a true hero.