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1945: Pigman Earns Bronze Star

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Kari Lucin

Dwane Pigman, a technician fourth grade, was given the bronze star in 1945.

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1944: Private Deemed “Too Old to Fight” Given Medal of Honor

Posted on October 23, 2009 by ming01

Two Minnesota men received the congressional medal of honor in 1944, after they had been told they were "too old to fight." Next post at noon.

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1944: Worthington Man Gets Bronze Star

Posted on October 13, 2009 by ming01

Tech Sgt. Frank J. Cerney of Worthington received a bronze star in 1944. Next post at 4 p.m.

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