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Old 09-21-2017, 1:57pm   #2
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Originally Posted by Dan Dlabay View Post
A green Beret is to receive the Medal of Honor 47 years after his heroic action. Because his action took place in Laos he received the Army Cross because of the political climate in 1970. Finally justice is done.

https://www.stripes.com/news/47-year...honor-1.488695
Am I correct in my memory that in 1970, we were still officially denying any forces of ours were in Laos?

I wonder how many other deserving of MOHs fall into this category.
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