WWII Vet awarded French medal for X-Mas
WWII Vet awarded French medal for X-Mas COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) — A special gift delivered on this Christmas Eve to a deserving veteran. It’s a thank you for risking his life 76 years ago. Mission accomplished for veteran’s advocate Mark Jensen who believed a B-17 tail gunner deserved recognition for action in World War II. Awarded to 96-year-old Gail Ferrell as part of the crew that the April 1945 action report says bombed a German sub base in Royan, France. “And you do realize you are a hero even though you won’t say those words yourself,” Jensen said. “Oh it’s ...
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