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Daughter of WWII soldier to receive dad's long-lost Purple Heart & Silver Star
According to the article, the woman never really knew why she grew up without her dad.
Now, she's finding out that he died almost 68 years ago in Italy, saving the lives of his fellow soldiers in battle.
For his efforts he had received both a Silver Star (3rd highest award in the military) and a Purple Heart, along with several other medals.
According to the article, the woman never really knew why she grew up without her dad.
Now, she's finding out that he died almost 68 years ago in Italy, saving the lives of his fellow soldiers in battle.
For his efforts he had received both a Silver Star (3rd highest award in the military) and a Purple Heart, along with several other medals.