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WWII Medal of Honor recipient Vernon McGarity dies

Medal of Honor recipient Vernon McGarity of Bartlett, Tenn. died of cancer Tuesday at age 91. McGarity was awarded the nation's highest military honor for his actions in World War II.

11:51 May 24, 2013

 

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Citations for Medals of Honor awarded since 2000, from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's Web site:'

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