After 52 years, Minnesota Vietnam War veteran reunited with box of medals, memories

[rangerrebew]

After 52 years, Minnesota Vietnam War veteran reunited with box of medals, memories
 
BY JOHN LAURITSEN

JULY 10, 2023 / 10:12 PM / CBS MINNESOTA



OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. – For many veterans, the memories of war can be difficult, even painful.

But a Vietnam War veteran in Otter Tail County is learning that fellow soldiers will follow through, half a century after their mission is over.

"I signed a huge contract for $13,000 with the Atlanta Falcons," said John Nordgaard.

Nordgaard's path to Vietnam actually began on the football field. A stand-out quarterback at the University of Minnesota-Morris, he had a tryout with the Falcons.

https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/after-52-years-minnesota-vietnam-war-veteran-reunited-with-box-of-medals-memories/

[rangerrebew]

 

[sneakypete]

It says "He reached into the box and pulled out The Medal of Valor...."

There ain't no  such thing.

You  can get medals like an Army Commendation Medal,or even a Bronze Star for "Meritorious Service",or you can get one with a "V-device for Valor",but there is no such thing as a "Medal of Valor".

[rangerrebew]

It says "He reached into the box and pulled out The Medal of Valor...."

There ain't no  such thing.

Most reporters don't know sh*t from Shinola when it comes to the military.

[sneakypete]

Most reporters don't know sh*t from Shinola when it comes to the military.

@rangerrebew

True.

It was PROBABLY a "Bronze Star with the V-device".

[Free Vulcan]

It says "He reached into the box and pulled out The Medal of Valor...."

There ain't no  such thing.

You  can get medals like an Army Commendation Medal,or even a Bronze Star for "Meritorious Service",or you can get one with a "V-device for Valor",but there is no such thing as a "Medal of Valor".

@sneakypete

Kinda like how to the press a .22 Derringer is an AK-47.

[sneakypete]

@sneakypete

Kinda like how to the press a .22 Derringer is an AK-47.

@Free Vulcan

Pretty much.