Vet receives Bronze Star after 63 years
After 63 years, former Army Cpl. J.D. Elliott of Texarkana, who served in Europe during World War II, has received his Bronze Star.
Last month, the Department of Veterans Affairs finally sent the 82-year-old Elliot his citation in the mail.
“Back in April of this year, my parents received a letter from the VA,” said Brenda Pearcy, Elliott’s daughter.
The letter stated the VA had researched World War II servicemen’s records and found out that in some units, like the 69th Infantry Division in which Elliott served, only a few soldiers who earned a Bronze Star actually received one.
“I was one of those placed on the waiting list for the award,” Elliott said. “I was surprised to get it but at the same time, I was a little angry, too, because I knew that a lot of other men who deserved the Bronze Star have already passed away.
“And I knew there were a lot more men who deserved it more than I did,” Elliott said.
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Last month, the Department of Veterans Affairs finally sent the 82-year-old Elliot his citation in the mail.
“Back in April of this year, my parents received a letter from the VA,” said Brenda Pearcy, Elliott’s daughter.
The letter stated the VA had researched World War II servicemen’s records and found out that in some units, like the 69th Infantry Division in which Elliott served, only a few soldiers who earned a Bronze Star actually received one.
“I was one of those placed on the waiting list for the award,” Elliott said. “I was surprised to get it but at the same time, I was a little angry, too, because I knew that a lot of other men who deserved the Bronze Star have already passed away.
“And I knew there were a lot more men who deserved it more than I did,” Elliott said.