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Most Decorated Soldiers For his bravery and outstanding military service during World War II. Belgium awarded Murphy during the time he was in , Keene received the Belgian with 1940 Palm. Most Decorated the with Oak Leaf Cluster; the Purple Ralph B. Lovett and Lieutenant Soldiers Heart and many other American awards; on July Hallet D. Edson recommended Murphy for Alvin Cullum York (December 13, 18, 1918, he received the Distinguished Service the . Near Salzburg, on 2 1887 – September 2, 1964), known Cross for gallantry in action near Soissons. He also June 1945, Lieutenant General A.M. Patch also by his rank, Sergeant York, received the Cross of Honor, the French Croix de presented Murphy with the Medal of Honor and was one of the most decorated Guerre with Palm, Knights of Verdun, Tadac St. for his actions at Holtzwihr. When soldiers of the Mihiel, and the French Commemorative asked after the war why he had seized the machine Army in World War I. He received the Medal of Medal. Two of the French decorations were gun and taken on an entire company of German Honor for leading an attack on a German machine awarded to him by Marshal infantry, he replied, "They were killing my th gun nest, taking 32 machine guns, killing 20 personally. In 1940, the 76 Congress authorized friends." Murphy received every U.S. military German soldiers, and capturing 132 others. This President Roosevelt to present America’s highest combat award for valor available from the U.S. action occurred during the United States-led military decoration, the Medal of Honor, to Colonel Army for his World War II service. portion of the broader Meuse-Argonne George Lawson Keene. Offensive in France masterminded by French Most Decorated Soldiers Korea & Viet Nam World War II Most Decorated Soldier Marshal Ferdinand Foch to breach the Hindenburg Anthony B. Herbert (7 April 1930 – 7 line and make the opposing German forces : The United States June 2014) was a United States surrender. honored Murphy's war contributions Army officer, who served in both

GEORGE LAWSON KEENE with the American Campaign Medal, the and the (Sept. .21, 1898 – Oct. 20, 1956) the European–African–Middle Eastern Herbert was awarded four Silver A high school graduate at the age Campaign Medal with arrowhead Stars, three Bronze Star Medals with of 16, Lawson Keene planned to device and campaign stars, the World a V, six battle stars, four Purple Hearts. He was enter A&M College, his War II , and the Army of wounded 14 times—10 by bullets, 3 by bayonet, [ father’s alma mater; but he Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp. France and once by white phosphorus. decided his duty was to his country when the U.S. recognized his service with the French Legion of Colonel DavidHaskell Hackworth (November 11, entered WW I. Honor – Grade of Chevalier, the French Croix de 1930 – May 4, 2005), also known as [ Keene was stationed in the front lines for 26 guerre with Silver Star, the French Croix de guerre "Hack," was an American Korean War months, three weeks and two days, taking part in with Palm, the French Liberation Medal and and Vietnam War veteran who five major engagements. He was wounded several the French Fourragère in Colors of the Croix de received many combat decorations for times and was gassed in the battle of the Argonne guerre, which was authorized for all members of heroism in both wars. Hackworth is Forest. the 3rd Infantry who fought in France known for his role in the creation and

command of Tiger Force, a military unit formed “Famous Veterans” on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. during the Vietnam War to apply guerrilla warfare tactics to the fight against Vietcong guerrilla fighters. UPTOWN CATERING Hackworth earned over 90 U.S. and foreign military 2038 Cass Lake Road awards, including 2 Distinguished Service Crosses, Keego Harbor, Mi 48320 Phone: 248.681.9092 10 Silver Stars, 8 Bronze Stars, 8 Purple Hearts, and Cater here at St. John’s 34 Air Medals. He was proudest of his Combat Or at your place Infantryman Badge (and eight awards), which after retirement from the military Thought for the month he frequently wore on the lapel of his civilian sport jackets. The Golden Rule St. John Armenian Church “Do unto others as you would Friends and Family News – Mary Negosian have them do unto you.” th Mary & Walter Negosian celebrated their 54 Wedding Anniversary. uesday unch lub ”Monthly Humor” – Dan Cristiano T L C

Closed for Veteran’s Day!!! Don’t Forget … - Judy Cristiano

God Bless the USA!!!! …. Saturday, November 7, Music Guild – Ne ws Commemoration Centennial Concert November 2015 …. Sunday, November 8, Men’s Society Pancake Join us for lunch on Tuesdays Breakfast honoring veterans We always have a great meal and a good time …. Saturday, November 14, Armenian American with old friends. Come as you are and enjoy the Veterans of Greater Detroit Dinner Dance camaraderie with old friends and new acquaintances. …. Saturday, November 28, ACYOA Dinner Dance Every Tuesday in the Veterans Building

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