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World War II hero receives medals after 65 years

Gordon Ballagh (left to right), a World War II veteran, Lt. Col. Stan Lawrie and Maj. Darrin DeReus pose for photograph just before a ceremony Feb. 9, 2011, in Burwell, Neb. The ceremony was in honor of Mr. Ballagh, who received a Prisoner of War Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the American Campaign Medal and the Euro-African-Middle Eastern Medal, after more than 65 years. Colonel Lawrie is the 22nd Air Refueling Wing Safety chief. Major DeReus is the 22nd Comptroller Squadron commander. (Courtesy photo)

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