Medals for a Forgotten WWII Hero | Fort Wayne News

In a moving ceremony in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson honored the late Milford Browning by presenting nine WWII medals to his family, including his daughter Susan, who accepted them on his behalf. A soldier who enlisted before the U.S. entered the war, Milford fought in the 94th Infantry Division through brutal campaigns like the Battle of the Bulge and the Siegfried Line, enduring 209 straight combat days. His wartime experiences—marked by hand-to-hand combat and the liberation of concentration camps—left him forever changed. His wife, Twila, worked in a munitions factory, producing the very ammo he used. Though his official records were lost in a 1973 fire, his family continues to seek to uncover his full story. The medals are more than symbols—they’re a tribute to the sacrifices of the Greatest Generation and a call to remember the men and women who fought to secure the freedoms we enjoy today. 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/5d43c46487f9386e