Melvin Morris served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a Special Forces Soldier (Green Beret). He should have received the Medal of Honor for his services in 1969, but due to prejudice, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. “I was proud of what I got,” said Mr. Morris, who was […]

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