A 98-Year-Old World War ll Veteran Receives The Highest Honor

Nov 15, 2018 by apost team

War is a horrible thing. Since the beginning of time, it seems like wars have ravaged humanity around the world. While some war stories can be horrific, most soldiers have kept the nightmares of their wartime experiences to themselves. But, all soldiers know the sacrifice they made to stand up and fight for our rights.

After the war is over, a soldier hopefully comes home, raises a family, and is able to enjoy the company of their friends and family knowing that they had been willing to give the ultimate sacrifice to protect everything they believed in. Most soldiers don't want to think about what happened during the war.

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But, their heroic act of patriotism should always be celebrated. 98-year-old World War II Veteran Harry A Wolfe just received the highest honor for his patriotism. Private Harry A. Wolfe joined the Army in 1944 and was immediately sent to France. He battled on the Lorraine front as a rifleman side-by-side with his fellow soldiers from the 318th Company, 80th Infantry Division, 3rd Army Squadron.

The battle led him to the front lines where he was eventually injured crossing the Seille River. He would lay in pain for nine hours before his troops were able to rescue him. This prestigious award honors Harry A Wolfe's patriotism and bravery while fighting for the rights of the free world.

Private Wolfe couldn't be happier or more grateful about his award, The French Legion of Honor Medal. His simple speech, "The day means to me one word - everything," pretty much sums up exactly the way he feels about being recognized for all of the sacrifices that he made for both France and his homeland.

His only daughter, Diane, has witnessed her father growing older and passionately talking about his experiences in the war. She is so happy to see him formally recognized. He has also received letters of appreciation from Vice President Mike Pence and Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb citing him as embodying the true spirit of a Hoosier and an American. Vice President Pence also wrote, "You are an American hero."

We'd like to say a heartfelt "Thank You" to Private Harry A. Wolfe for standing up for what he believed in regardless of the cost. We'd also like to pay tribute to your family's war heroes, as well. Let us know about their heroic stories!