Viet Nam Vet Gets Purple Heart after 43 year wait
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Congressman Steven C. LaTourette (R-OH) today presented a Purple
Heart to a retired U.S. Army Sergeant from Hudson, OH, 43 years
after he was critically wounded in Viet Nam.
LaTourette presented the following medals to Sgt. David Hack,
telling the retired Army hero: "We're going to take care of
you because you've taken care of us."
Sgt Hack was presented with a Purple Star, Good Conduct Medal
(third award), National Defense Service Medal, Viet Nam Service
Medal with three bronze service stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign
Ribbon w/Device (1960), Expert Badge with Rifle Bar and an Army
Recruiter ID Badge.
For more information about Sgt. Hack, click
here.
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