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Vietnam-era Army officer will get Medal of Honor after nearly 6 decades of waiting

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One of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat will receive the nation’s highest award for bravery in battle nearly 60 years after his commanding officer first recommended him for the prestigious Medal of Honor.

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Associated Press News

Biden to award Medal of Honor to Vietnam-era Army officer

WASHINGTON — One of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat will receive the nation's highest award for bravery in battle nearly 60 years after

1 year ago·United States

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abc News

Biden to award Medal of Honor to Vietnam-era Army officer

One of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat will receive the Medal of Honor, the nation's top award for bravery on the battlefield

1 year ago·United States

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The Washington Post

Biden to award Medal of Honor to Black Vietnam War vet who’s waited decades

President Biden called Ret. U.S. Army Col. Paris Davis, who was nominated in 1965 for the Medal of Honor, to inform him that he will receive the award for his remarkable heroism during the Vietnam War.

1 year ago

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Biden to award Medal of Honor to Vietnam-era Army officer

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — One of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat will receive the Medal of Honor, the nation’s top award for bravery on the battlefield. The honor will go to retired U.S. Army Col. Paris Davis nearly 60 years after Davis distinguished himself during the Vietnam War. President Joe Biden called Davis on Monday with the good news. Davis was recommended for the honor aft…

1 year ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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CBS News

Black Vietnam veteran's nearly 60-year wait for Medal of Honor is over

Medal of Honor paperwork for Col. Paris Davis (ret.) mysteriously vanished in 1965, at the height of the civil rights movement.

1 year ago

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Winnipeg Free Press

Biden to award Medal of Honor to Vietnam-era Army officer

WASHINGTON (AP) — One of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat will receive the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest award for bravery on […]

1 year ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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