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Bronx WWII hero, 97, ex-POW who escaped the Nazis and was shot by a sniper to finally receive Purple
« on: June 28, 2022, 07:13:39 am »

Bronx WWII hero, 97, ex-POW who escaped the Nazis and was shot by a sniper to finally receive Purple Heart
Brian Niemietz - Yesterday 5:27 PM
 

A97-year-old Jewish World War II veteran from the Bronx who escaped Nazi captivity and survived a pair of gunshot wounds will receive a Prisoner of War Medal and the Purple Heart Tuesday at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn.

According to war hero Willie Kellerman, who made his great escape 78 years ago, it’s about damn time.

“I only waited 77 years,” he told the Daily News on the eve of the big event.

Kellerman’s adventure began when he was an 18-year-old soldier fighting in Europe during World War II. After being captured by German troops and marched to a POW camp, he said he made his break and continued running for 600 miles through occupied France.

 https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/bronx-wwii-hero-97-ex-pow-who-escaped-the-nazis-and-was-shot-by-a-sniper-to-finally-receive-purple-heart/ar-AAYVrf2?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=8b314f68bd264362883ace6400808e8c
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Re: Bronx WWII hero, 97, ex-POW who escaped the Nazis and was shot by a sniper to finally receive Pu
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2022, 07:15:13 am »
It would seem a clear case of discrimination since he was Jewish.  FDR wasn't overly fond of Jews, you know. :pondering:
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Re: Bronx WWII hero, 97, ex-POW who escaped the Nazis and was shot by a sniper to finally receive Pu
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2022, 08:23:17 am »
I am just glad to finally see him awarded the decorations he earned so long ago.
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Re: Bronx WWII hero, 97, ex-POW who escaped the Nazis and was shot by a sniper to finally receive Pu
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2022, 08:28:37 am »
Quote from: Smokin Joe on June 28, 2022, 08:23:17 am
I am just glad to finally see him awarded the decorations he earned so long ago.

:thumbsup:

He still fits into his uniform jacket, too!
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Re: Bronx WWII hero, 97, ex-POW who escaped the Nazis and was shot by a sniper to finally receive Pu
« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2022, 08:30:45 am »
Quote from: Smokin Joe on June 28, 2022, 08:23:17 am
I am just glad to finally see him awarded the decorations he earned so long ago.

Long overdue!   :patriot: :patriot:
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