Army veteran receives Purple Heart 17 years after being injured in Iraq
Retired Army Staff Sgt. George O’Dell received a Purple Heart 17 years after his injury in Iraq. The award was presented at the Veterans Wall of Honor following assistance from Congressman Steve Womack.
Retired Army Staff Sgt. George O’Dell was honored at the Veterans Wall of Honor after Congressman Steve Womack’s office helped get his case reviewed.
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