My father-in-law, Gordon Huggins, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross after losing a hand in World War II. The medal was awarded for extraordinary heroism against the enemy. He covered a live grenade with his body to save four companions in Sarrlautern, Germany on Feb. 7, 1945.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Salute to Veterans
My father-in-law, Gordon Huggins, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross after losing a hand in World War II. The medal was awarded for extraordinary heroism against the enemy. He covered a live grenade with his body to save four companions in Sarrlautern, Germany on Feb. 7, 1945.
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