[VOA]

Gouge earned the Combat Infantryman's Badge, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Good Conduct
Medal, WWII Victory Medal and European, Mediterranean and North African campaign medal.

And a 20-year sheriff. Incredible...and all in one life.
You may have a loss now, but you were lucky to have a forbearer like this in your life.
Deepest Condolences.

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When I was little he used to take his medals out to show them to me-he was very proud of his service.