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A Cherokee Hero’s Family Receives an Incredible Gift, Thanks to the Kindness and Diligence of Two Young Men
On November 30, 1952, Pfc. Charles George, Eastern Band of Cherokee, acted with bravery and gallantry. He threw himself on an enemy grenade in a bunker in Korea, making the ultimate sacrifice to save the lives of his U.S. Army Company comrades. For his heroism, George was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest military award.
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