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The Missouri River Quilts of Valor awarded Quilts of Valor to nine veterans on May 1 in Rhame. It was our first farthest trip to western North Dakota and to Rhame. Awards were made to Robert Shuck, Kenneth Braun, Edwin Holocek, James Septon, Kayo Isaak, Norman Siverson, Steve Beylund, Gerald Braaten and Bruce Jones. Submitted photo
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U.S. Army
The oldest veteran honored was 94-year old Robert Shuck of Rhame. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II and was a medic with the Medical Corps 250th Station Hospital in Regensburg (Germany). He was a recipient of the Good Conduct Medal and WWII Campaign Medal. Assisting in his wrapping were his daughters Lisa from Australia, Cindy from Bismarck and his son Sid from Colorado. After the award of his quilt, members of the Rhame American Legion surprised Robert with a certificate for 74 years of continual membership with the American Legion.