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U.S. Representative Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) visited the Mississippi Veterans Home in Collins to honor one of the residents, Pernullus Turner, on Tuesday, August 15.

The 102-year-old Army Sergeant (Ret.) served as a wheeled mechanic and transporter of various vehicles during World War II and was present for that exact role on “D-Day” in France. 



Ezell presented Turner the following military medals he never received during or after his service:

• World War Two Victory Medal
• African and European Tour Medal
• Rifle Marksmanship Medal
• U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal
• U.S. Army Victory Lapel (World War Two)

Read more: https://www.wjtv.com/news/pine-belt/mississippi-world-war-ii-veteran-receives-military-medals/