From D-Day to Gameday: Syracuse's legendary coach, Ben Schwa

Floyd "Ben" Schwartzwalder was awarded a Silver Star, a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, four battle stars, the Presidential Unit Citation, and was promoted to the rank of Major for his performance during the D-Day invasion.

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