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Old 11-10-2006, 01:09 PM   #1
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when was the last time a live person actually received one of these? Sad but brave story

http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/11/10/medal.honor/index.html
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Old 11-10-2006, 01:12 PM   #2
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It always floors me how young everyone is. Sad.

When was the last time the Victoria Cross was given out? Anyone know?
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Old 11-10-2006, 01:18 PM   #3
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not sure when the last one was given out but there have been 94 Canadian recipents
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Old 11-10-2006, 01:32 PM   #4
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It always floors me how young everyone is. Sad.

When was the last time the Victoria Cross was given out? Anyone know?
Johnson Beharry received one in 2004

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnson_Beharry
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Old 11-10-2006, 04:49 PM   #5
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It's always remarkable hearing these stories. Truly puts everything into perspective.

There's supposed to be a very good book about him that I plan on reading in the near future.
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