MANKATO — The local veterans community is encouraging area businesses and residents to display green lights during a weeklong remembrance of five U.S. military service members — including a Mankato
ST. PETER, Minn. (AP) — Earl Meyer remembers in vivid detail when his platoon came under heavy fire during the Korean War he still has shrapnel embedded in his
96-year-old Korean War veteran still attempting to get Purple Heart medal after 7 decades keyc.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from keyc.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
His case highlights how it can be a struggle for wounded veterans to get medals they’ve earned when the fog of war, the absence of records, and the passage of time make it challenging to produce proof.
Earl Meyer remembers in vivid detail when his platoon came under heavy fire during the Korean War he still has shrapnel embedded in his thigh. But over 70 years later, the 96-year-old is still waiting for the U.S. Army to recognize his injury and to award him a Purple Heart medal.