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    Valorous veteran: WWII hero honored [Image 22 of 29]

    Valorous veteran: WWII hero honored

    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, AK, UNITED STATES

    09.19.2013

    Photo by Justin Connaher 

    Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Public Affairs   

    A reprinted copy of the "Hellcat News" from 1945 shows 12 soldiers from World War II veteran Arthur W. Owens' unit earned Silver Stars. Owens was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart 68 years after his heroic actions while fighting near Ludwigshafen, Germany. On March 23, 1945, Owens' tank was hit by a shell from an anti-tank gun. After evacuating the vehicle, he returned twice under heavy enemy fire - and despite his wounds - to rescue injured comrades. After a review of his records, Secretary of the Army John McHugh recently signed orders to recognize Owens. Brig. Gen. Mike Bridges, commander of the Alaska Army National Guard, presented the medals during a ceremony at the Alaska National Guard headquarters on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Connaher/Released)

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    Date Taken: 09.19.2013
    Date Posted: 09.20.2013 16:49
    Photo ID: 1022576
    VIRIN: 130919-F-LX370-501
    Resolution: 1733x2694
    Size: 2.09 MB
    Location: JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, AK, US

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