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Wonder Why

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3. Charles George was a Cherokee soldier and MoH winner who, in Korea,

Reply to douglas9 (Original post)

Tue Feb 20, 2024, 03:43 PM

Feb 2024

jumped on a grenade and died saving his comrades. The VA hospital I use is named after him. It's great when men so brave but so ignored get the honor they deserve.

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