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96-year-old Memphis veteran receives outstanding tribute

Summary by WREG News
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. -- He flew 400 combat missions, has been awarded more than 50 medals and citations, and now he's being honored with one of the most prestigious awards in the state. Col. Elmer Follis Jr. is now 96 years old. "Born in Memphis. Lived here all my life until I went into service," Follis said. He was 17 years old when he enlisted into the Marines. "I made it through boot camp. I went into aviation mechanic school and after aviati…

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WREG News broke the news in Memphis, United States on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
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