99-year-old WWII veteran awarded Purple Heart after waiting more than 80 years
A 99-year-old World War II Army veteran finally received his Purple Heart 81 years after being wounded near the Rhine River fighting Nazi Germany.
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- Primary source: Fox News
- Published: Jul 5, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Politics
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