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Archive Home > 2012 > November > 13 > World War II vet gets long-overdue medals

World War II vet gets long-overdue medals


November 13, 2012

SALEM — After waiting for nearly 70 years, an Oregon veteran has received three medals he earned while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Lt. Col. Kevin Dial with the Oregon Army National Guard pinned the medals on 86-year-old Donald Madsen on Sunday.

Madsen received the Bronze Star,....

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