WWII 'Hero Of Cologne' Awarded Bronze Star In Surprise Ceremony 75 Years Later
<p>When 96-year-old Clarence Smoyer came to Washington on Wednesday, he thought he was heading to the Pentagon to sign copies of "Spearhead," a recent book detailing his exploits as a World War II tank gunner. Instead, he found a full Army color guard and ceremony awarding him a Bronze Star, almost 75 years after the battle that made him a hero.</p>
Thursday, September 19th 2019, 12:54 pm
By: News 9
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