WWII Soldier Posthumously Awarded Highest Military Honor

President Donald Trump has awarded the Medal of Honor, the military’s highest award for heroism, to deceased Army 1st Lt. Garlin “Murl” Conner, more than 70 years after he fought in World War II. His widow, Pauline Conner, accepted the award Tuesday on his behalf. VOA Pentagon correspondent Carla Babb brings us their story.

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