Texas Veteran Finally Receives Purple Heart 57 Years After Vietnam Service
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Retired Army Spec. 4 Raymond S. Williams received his Purple Heart 57 years after being wounded in Vietnam during a ceremony at the Pentagon on June 17, 2026. Williams was injured on December 31, 1968, while serving as an M60 gunner. After years of struggling with PTSD and depression, he expressed a desire to receive the medal he had earned. His daughter Kelly filed the necessary paperwork, and with the help of Army Master Sgt. Virginia Crutchfield, the ceremony was organized in just nine days. The event was a moment of closure for Williams, who expressed gratitude for the recognition of his service.
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