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A Black Medic Wounded on D-Day Will Be Honored for Treating Dozens of Troops Under Enemy Fire

Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., speaks to reporters

WASHINGTON — An African American combat medic who was wounded while landing on Omaha Beach during the D-Day invasion but went on to tend to dozens of troops will be posthumously honored Wednesday in a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. His family and supporters continue to push for an even higher recognition they believe his […]

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