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Widow to Accept Medal of Honor

Pauline Conner holds the photo of her late husband, 1st Lt. Garlin Murl Conner at her home in Clinton County, Ky. She will accept the Medal of Honor on her late husband's behalf at the White House, June 26, 2018. Lt. Conner passed away in 1998 at age 79. DoD photo by Joe Lacdan

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