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06-08-09, 07:10 AM
Wahlen, Iwo Jima Medal of Honor winner, dies
The Associated Press
Posted : Sunday Jun 7, 2009 12:45:24 EDT
ROY, Utah — George E. Wahlen, a Medal of Honor recipient wounded during the battle of Iwo Jima, has died at 84.
Wahlen’s family said he died Friday of lung cancer in Salt Lake City at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center that was named for him in 2004.
Wahlen, an Ogden native who lived in nearby Roy, was a World War II medic hit by enemy fire three times over a week in 1945 while advancing forward of front lines to aid wounded Marines.
Wahlen stayed in battle even after his third wounding, according to his citation awarded by President Harry S. Truman.
In separate statements offering their condolences, Gov. Jon Huntsman called Wahlen a humble hero and Rep. Rob Bishop, R-Utah, called the veteran a true-blue hero.
http://www.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=1071
Ellie
The Associated Press
Posted : Sunday Jun 7, 2009 12:45:24 EDT
ROY, Utah — George E. Wahlen, a Medal of Honor recipient wounded during the battle of Iwo Jima, has died at 84.
Wahlen’s family said he died Friday of lung cancer in Salt Lake City at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center that was named for him in 2004.
Wahlen, an Ogden native who lived in nearby Roy, was a World War II medic hit by enemy fire three times over a week in 1945 while advancing forward of front lines to aid wounded Marines.
Wahlen stayed in battle even after his third wounding, according to his citation awarded by President Harry S. Truman.
In separate statements offering their condolences, Gov. Jon Huntsman called Wahlen a humble hero and Rep. Rob Bishop, R-Utah, called the veteran a true-blue hero.
http://www.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=1071
Ellie