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U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal returned to WWII veteran’s family after being lost for years

A World War II medal that was lost for years was returned to the family of a veteran who was among the troops who stormed Utah Beach on D-Day and later fought in the Battle of the Bulge.

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What happened A World War II medal that was lost for years was returned to the family of a veteran who was among the troops who stormed Utah Beach on D-Day and later fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jul 15, 2:24 AM

U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal returned to WWII veteran’s family after being lost for years

A World War II medal that was lost for years was returned to the family of a veteran who was among the troops who stormed Utah Beach on D-Day and later fought in the Battle of the Bulge.

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jul 15, 2:24 AM

U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal returned to WWII veteran’s family after being lost for years

A World War II medal that was lost for years was returned to the family of a veteran who was among the troops who stormed Utah Beach on D-Day and later fought in the Battle of the Bulge.

Open source
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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jul 15, 2:24 AM

U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal returned to WWII veteran’s family after being lost for years

A World War II medal that was lost for years was returned to the family of a veteran who was among the troops who stormed Utah Beach on D-Day and later fought in the Battle of the Bulge.

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jul 15, 2:24 AM

U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal returned to WWII veteran’s family after being lost for years

A World War II medal that was lost for years was returned to the family of a veteran who was among the troops who stormed Utah Beach on D-Day and later fought in the Battle of the Bulge.

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jul 15, 2:24 AM

U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal returned to WWII veteran’s family after being lost for years

A World War II medal that was lost for years was returned to the family of a veteran who was among the troops who stormed Utah Beach on D-Day and later fought in the Battle of the Bulge.

Open source
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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jul 15, 2:24 AM

U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal returned to WWII veteran’s family after being lost for years

A World War II medal that was lost for years was returned to the family of a veteran who was among the troops who stormed Utah Beach on D-Day and later fought in the Battle of the Bulge.

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jul 15, 2:24 AM

U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal returned to WWII veteran’s family after being lost for years

A World War II medal that was lost for years was returned to the family of a veteran who was among the troops who stormed Utah Beach on D-Day and later fought in the Battle of the Bulge.

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jul 15, 2:24 AM

U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal returned to WWII veteran’s family after being lost for years

A World War II medal that was lost for years was returned to the family of a veteran who was among the troops who stormed Utah Beach on D-Day and later fought in the Battle of the Bulge.

Open source
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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jul 15, 2:24 AM

U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal returned to WWII veteran’s family after being lost for years

A World War II medal that was lost for years was returned to the family of a veteran who was among the troops who stormed Utah Beach on D-Day and later fought in the Battle of the Bulge.

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jul 15, 2:24 AM

U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal returned to WWII veteran’s family after being lost for years

A World War II medal that was lost for years was returned to the family of a veteran who was among the troops who stormed Utah Beach on D-Day and later fought in the Battle of the Bulge.

Open source
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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jul 15, 2:24 AM

U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal returned to WWII veteran’s family after being lost for years

A World War II medal that was lost for years was returned to the family of a veteran who was among the troops who stormed Utah Beach on D-Day and later fought in the Battle of the Bulge.

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WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque)News report · Jul 15, 2:24 AM

U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal returned to WWII veteran’s family after being lost for years

A World War II medal that was lost for years was returned to the family of a veteran who was among the troops who stormed Utah Beach on D-Day and later fought in the Battle of the Bulge.

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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jul 15, 2:24 AM

U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal returned to WWII veteran’s family after being lost for years

A World War II medal that was lost for years was returned to the family of a veteran who was among the troops who stormed Utah Beach on D-Day and later fought in the Battle of the Bulge.

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Score hidden until the match is cleanerLow confidence13 sources · 1 bias bucketsDeveloping · 13 sources · 1 bucketFormats: News report

SOURCE MAP CHANGES

Jul 15, 2:24 AM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jul 15, 2:24 AM: WCVB Boston (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jul 15, 2:24 AM: WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH) joined the source map.

Jul 15, 2:24 AM: WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 13 sources · 1 bucket.