Battle joined: Army panel backs WWII vet’s posthumous bid for Medal of Honor

Fox News ^ | November 4, 2015 | Greg Wilson

[huldah1776]

The true story of Garlin Murl Conner’s heroism in the face of a Nazi onslaught might have gone to the grave with the soft-spoken Kentucky farmer if not for a chance phone call from another military man trying to piece together the last days of his uncle’s life.

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The bravery of Conner, who died in 1998 at the age of 79, is well-documented. The first lieutenant, who was wounded seven times, earned an incredible four Silver Stars, four Bronze Stars, seven Purple Hearts and the Distinguished Service Cross for his World War II heroism. But it was what he did on Jan. 24, 1945, near Houssen, France, that elevated his courage to mythical status.

[submarinerswife]

Save

[Captain Peter Blood]

For what medal?

[colorado tanker]

Damn, just damn.

Thanks for pinging!

[SunkenCiv]

“Blanket my position”... because he didn’t like having to position his blanket in the hospital he’d fled.

[Lurker]

For later.

[colorado tanker]

And after the war he went back home to a quiet country life.

Greatest generation indeed.

[kiryandil]

For what medal?

The Medal of Honor - 'cause it's blue, and probably because it's the Max.

[Captain Peter Blood]

I see, thanks for slang definition.

Obviously I have the W.W. I movie, “The Blue Max” way too many times.

[Smokin' Joe]

Yep. Wow!

This country is blessed to have (and have had) such men.

[kiryandil]

Good movie.

[huldah1776]

Indeed. No greater love.