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medal of honor

Posted inKansas City News

KC Celebrates Black WWII Hero

Avatar photo by Thomas White April 14, 2023April 18, 2023

PFC Willy James is one of only seven Black WWII vets to receive the Medal of Honor; his medal is now displayed at the Black Archives of Mid-America

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