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, who was 19 at the time of his injury, was shot in the arm and shoulder while serving as an M60 gunner in Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 503rd Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade. His daughter, Kelly, initiated the process to obtain the medal, which had never been awarded. The ceremony, organized by Army Master Sgt. Virginia Crutchfield, aimed to honor Williams' service and provide him with closure regarding his experiences in the war.
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