On behalf of the friends of the National World war ii memorial, it is much amend his honor to welcome you to the magnificent world war ii memorial. My name is alex kershaw, a member of the board of directors of the friends of the National World war ii memorial. I have written several books about world war ii, including one called the longest winter, which is about the battle of the bulge and americas most decorated platoon from world war ii. It is my great honor to serve today as you master of ceremonies. Thank you all for joining us on this chilly, Beautiful Day as we mark the 75th anniversary of the battle of the bulge, the largest and bloodiest single battle fought by the United States in world war ii. In fact, the largest fought in by the u. S. Of its entire history. Friends of the National World war ii memorial was a small Non Profit Organization Whose Mission is to honor and preserve the National Memory of world war ii and to create the next greatest generation of tomorrow. This
The award was presented at the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry and can be added to Ted Novak's other military honors: a Purple Heart with two oak clusters, his Combat Infantry Badge for Exemplary Conduct in Action, his Bronze Star, the Good Conduct Medal, the certificate of Merit Medal, the Silver Star Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Theater ribbon.
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