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58 years after Riverhead man was shot helping a fallen comrade, Vietnam vet awarded Purple Heart

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Daniel Knote also earned a Bronze Star Medal for his service in Vietnam. But due to a paperwork mistake, the Purple Heart was not listed in his military files — until now.

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58 years after Riverhead man was shot helping a fallen comrade, Vietnam vet awarded Purple Heart

Daniel Knote also earned a Bronze Star Medal for his service in Vietnam. But due to a paperwork mistake, the Purple Heart was not listed in his military files — until now.

·Melville, United States
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Newsday broke the news in Melville, United States on Friday, August 7, 2026.
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