Russell Hamler was believed to be the last living member of the famed American jungle fighting unit in World War II nicknamed the Merrill’s Marauders.
President Joe Biden is expected to sign the annual defense authorization bill into law later this month.
“It’s not the first time I’ve been knocked down," Gen. Eric Smith said. "When I was shot in 2004, I bounced back from that."
Although Jack Lowe was in pain, he remained standing during the ceremony, even raising his right hand from his walker to recite his oath.
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