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A Black medic hurt on D-Day saved dozens of lives. He’s finally being posthumously honored

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WASHINGTON — Waverly Woodson Jr., a medic who was part of the only Black combat unit to take part in the D-Day invasion of France during World War II, is being posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross in recognition of the heroism and determination he showed treating troops under heavy enemy fire. The Distinguished Service Cross is the second-highest honor that can be bestowed on a member of the Army and is awarded for extraordinary heroism. Advertisement Advertisement The announcement was made Monday by Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, who has been working for years with Woodson’s family for...
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