WW II Soldier Who Fought Off 600 Nazis Awarded the Medal of Honor
1st Lt. Garlin Conner receives one of his commendations during World War II. Conner risked his life against insurmountable odds the morning of January 24, 1945, in the woods of eastern France. Conner's direction as a field artillery guide resulted in the destruction of six German Panzer tanks, and the deaths of 50 German soldiers.
Standing 5 feet, six inches tall and weighing maybe 120 pounds soaking wet, 1st Lt. Garlin Murl Conner may not have been the most physically imposing GI during World War II, but on Jan. 24, 1945 he was an unmovable rock against which a wave of German troops crashed and ultimately rolled back.
Now Conner, who died in 1998, is posthumously receiving the Medal of Honor for his bravery in that battle, during which he called for artillery to shell his own position. President Trump will present the Medal of Honor to Conner's widow on Tuesday 6/26/2018, at the White House.
With the U.S. military's highest award for gallantry, Conner will become the second-most decorated service member of World War II, according to the Army. He is surpassed only by legendary 1st Lt. Audie Murphy.
Conner took part in 10 campaigns with the Army's 3rd Infantry Division during World War II, Army officials said, and he was wounded seven times during 28 months of combat.
His awards include three Purple Hearts, four Silver Stars and the Distinguished Service Cross, which is being upgraded to the Medal of Honor.
HOOAH !!
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1st Lt. Garlin Conner receives one of his commendations during World War II. Conner risked his life against insurmountable odds the morning of January 24, 1945, in the woods of eastern France. Conner's direction as a field artillery guide resulted in the destruction of six German Panzer tanks, and the deaths of 50 German soldiers.
Standing 5 feet, six inches tall and weighing maybe 120 pounds soaking wet, 1st Lt. Garlin Murl Conner may not have been the most physically imposing GI during World War II, but on Jan. 24, 1945 he was an unmovable rock against which a wave of German troops crashed and ultimately rolled back.
Now Conner, who died in 1998, is posthumously receiving the Medal of Honor for his bravery in that battle, during which he called for artillery to shell his own position. President Trump will present the Medal of Honor to Conner's widow on Tuesday 6/26/2018, at the White House.
With the U.S. military's highest award for gallantry, Conner will become the second-most decorated service member of World War II, according to the Army. He is surpassed only by legendary 1st Lt. Audie Murphy.
Conner took part in 10 campaigns with the Army's 3rd Infantry Division during World War II, Army officials said, and he was wounded seven times during 28 months of combat.
His awards include three Purple Hearts, four Silver Stars and the Distinguished Service Cross, which is being upgraded to the Medal of Honor.
HOOAH !!
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