A 99-year-old World War II veteran from Kentucky has finally received the Purple Heart, more than 80 years after being wounded in combat. Retired Army Col. Glenn Fisher was presented with the Purple Heart during a ceremony at the Frazier Kentucky History Museum.
Fisher’s Journey to Receiving the Purple Heart
Fisher enlisted in the U.S. Army at 16 years old and was wounded in combat in Germany near the end of World War II. Despite being wounded, Fisher never received the Purple Heart, and was told that his records had been burned in a 1973 fire in St. Louis. However, after years of research by his friend Jeff Thoke, Fisher’s records were found, and Army officials determined that he met the requirements for the Purple Heart.
Fisher’s story is one of perseverance and dedication to his country. He said that the medal is not just a recognition of his own service, but also honors the soldiers who never returned home. The Purple Heart is awarded to U.S. service members who are wounded or killed in combat as a result of enemy action.
Original reporting: 40/29 / KHBS (NW Arkansas) — read the source article.
