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Name Hometown Branch Rank Yrs. Contributor
George C. Steed McLouth National Guard Tech. Sgt. 4 1/2 Connie Buergin
George participated in battles in France during World War II, moving into Normandy five days after D-Day. He received many honors, including the Purple Heart (bullet went into his helmet!) and a Bronze Star for bravery. Since 1995, has has been battling cancer with the same courage and determination he exhibited while in the service . He continues to bowl when not suffering from the effects of chemotherapy.
Matthew Lewis Wichita Air Force Sr. Airman 5 Roger Dalkin and Elaine Hagin

     

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