Dayum. Here's Wikipedia's depiction of his ribbons:By the time the European war ended, he had been awarded a Silver Star and a Bronze Star for exploits after the events at Malmedy and three Purple Hearts, in addition to his Medal of Honor.
You don't see that every day. And this is cool (again, from the NYT):
In the late 1990s, Mr. Currey became the first Medal of Honor recipient to be portrayed as a G.I. Joe action figure. In his later years, he was honored at an annual parade in Hurleyville.Ave atque vale.
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He clanked when he walked... May he RIP!
That is the way fruit salad should work. Not the modern attendance awards fruit salad.
Thanks for bringing this exceptional American to our attention.
Godspeed, Tech Sgt. Curry.
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