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After 52 years, Minnesota Vietnam War veteran reunited with box of medals, memories
« on: July 11, 2023, 10:36:25 am »

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/
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Re: After 52 years, Minnesota Vietnam War veteran reunited with box of medals, memories
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2023, 10:37:35 am »
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Re: After 52 years, Minnesota Vietnam War veteran reunited with box of medals, memories
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2023, 09:17:00 pm »
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".
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Re: After 52 years, Minnesota Vietnam War veteran reunited with box of medals, memories
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2023, 05:51:26 am »
Quote from: sneakypete on July 11, 2023, 09:17:00 pm
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.
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Re: After 52 years, Minnesota Vietnam War veteran reunited with box of medals, memories
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2023, 02:28:56 pm »
Quote from: rangerrebew on July 12, 2023, 05:51:26 am
Most reporters don't know sh*t from Shinola when it comes to the military.

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True.

It was PROBABLY a "Bronze Star with the V-device".
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Re: After 52 years, Minnesota Vietnam War veteran reunited with box of medals, memories
« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2023, 02:42:01 pm »
Quote from: sneakypete on July 11, 2023, 09:17:00 pm
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.
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Re: After 52 years, Minnesota Vietnam War veteran reunited with box of medals, memories
« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2023, 02:59:31 pm »
Quote from: Free Vulcan on July 12, 2023, 02:42:01 pm
@sneakypete

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

@Free Vulcan

Pretty much.
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