WWII vet receives long-awaited medals
Col. Mark Kelly speaks with World War II Tech. Sgt. Holt Thornton, before a medal presentation ceremony Aug. 29, 2009 at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Aug. 29. Mr. Thornton's granddaughter, Carrie Bass, researched her grandfather's service to ensure he received all of the medals he earned during his World War II service. Mr. Thornton joined the Army Air Corps at 17 years old and served in Africa, France, Italy and other various parts of Europe during from 1941 to 1944. Colonel Kelly is the 4th Fighter Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ciara Wymbs)
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