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    99-year-old Red Ball Express vet receives medals 72 years after earning them [Image 2 of 7]

    99-year-old Red Ball Express vet receives medals 72 years after earning them

    BLACKSTONE, VA, UNITED STATES

    08.26.2017

    Photo by Terrance Bell  

    Fort Gregg-Adams

    Congressman Dave Brat (right) along with Brig. Jeffrey Drushal, Chief of Transportation at Fort Lee, present the 99-year-old Richard Bell Jr. with his World War II medals during a family reunion event Aug. 26 at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center. Bell’s great nephew and former reporter Benjamin Sessoms Jr. discovered a year ago his relative never received awards pertaining to his military service and initiated efforts for a formal presentation.

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    Date Taken: 08.26.2017
    Date Posted: 08.31.2017 11:37
    Photo ID: 3725581
    VIRIN: 170826-A-US054-181
    Resolution: 3216x2136
    Size: 5.39 MB
    Location: BLACKSTONE, VA, US

    Web Views: 36
    Downloads: 4

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