Algoma alum Birdsall posthumously receives military medals
By Tim Kowols -- The courage and service of an Algoma High School alum in post-World War II Europe was recognized Thursday by U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher.
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By Tim Kowols -- The courage and service of an Algoma High School alum in post-World War II Europe was recognized Thursday by U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher.
Three were soldiers during the D-Day Normandy invasion and fought in the Battle of the Bugle. The other was a Navy sailor
Posthumous medals and awards received by Howard Schuppert serve as a reminder of heroism and valor of so many people who fought to liberate Europe.
Air Commodore Peter Malam Brothers destroyed 16 enemy aircraft during WWII Was veteran of Battle of France, the Battle of Britain, the Dieppe raid and D-Day Most of his 'kills' came in 1940 when he served as one of the 'The Few' Air Commodore Brothers was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross twice Also received the Distinguished Service Order and the CBE for bravery