A 99-year-old Kentucky World War II veteran has finally received the military honor he earned more than eight decades ago. Retired Army Col. Glenn Fisher was presented with the Purple Heart during a ceremony at the Frazier Kentucky History Museum.
A Long-Awaited Recognition
Fisher was wounded in combat in Germany near the end of World War II. Despite being eligible for the Purple Heart, he never received it due to a fire that supposedly destroyed his records. However, his friend Jeff Thoke spent years researching Fisher’s military service and discovered that his records were actually stored in a different building when the fire occurred.
After reviewing the newly uncovered records, Army officials determined Fisher met the requirements for the Purple Heart. The medal is awarded to U.S. service members who are wounded or killed in combat as a result of enemy action. Fisher will celebrate his 100th birthday on October 10.
Original reporting: WLKY Louisville — read the source article.
