A Veteran’s Last Stand for Justice | Fargo News

A WWII veteran who parachuted into Normandy on D-Day and survived as a POW at 86 pounds, Gust Thompson faced postwar hardship—losing his farm, his marriage, and even his military records twice to fire. When his sister’s daughter, Jackie, arrived angry and bitter, Gust gave her a life-changing lesson: her future was hers alone. Years later, Jackie turned to Texas billionaire Ross Perot after Gust’s VA claims stalled. Perot acted fast, rallied VA leadership, and secured Gust’s veteran status—unlocking survivor benefits for his wife and, unexpectedly, a POW disability check for Gust himself, just months before his passing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5b49979019e535bc