Saturday, May 16, 2009

Vietnam Veteran Keith Maynard Finally Gets Silver Star

Vietnam veteran awarded Silver Star

The Associated Press
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. -- A Lehigh Acres man has been awarded the Silver Star nearly 44 years after rescuing wounded soldiers in Vietnam.

Sen. Bill Nelson was in southwest Florida Friday to present 71-year-old Keith Maynard with the prestigious award. The Silver Star is the third highest military honor for valor in combat.
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