Oldest Medal of Honor recipient passes away

Started by Bison, October 04, 2013, 10:54:47 PM

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Bison

October 04, 2013, 10:54:47 PM
Oresko, 96, was a U.S. Army master sergeant during World War II when, although badly wounded, he wiped out two enemy bunkers near Tettingen, Germany, during the Battle of the Bulge.

See more at: http://www.northjersey.com/cresskill/Nicholas_Oresko_of_Creskill_World_War_II_hero_dies_at_96.html?page=all#sthash.T5uEhmWC.dpuf

Rest in Peace  MSG Oresko. 

Martok

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October 05, 2013, 04:49:10 AM
Awesome story, Bison.  Thanks for sharing. 

It was very touching to read how people (including current military personnel) showed up at the hospital so that he wouldn't die alone.  (Not to mention his taking out those machine-gun positions was bad-ass!)  RIP Mr. Oresko. 

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October 05, 2013, 10:09:36 AM
Godspeed.
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Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
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October 07, 2013, 07:58:38 PM
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