Garlin Murl Conner
Garlin Murl Conner (June 2, 1919 – November 5, 1998) was a United States Army technical sergeant and first lieutenant in the Second World War. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, four Silver Stars, and the French Croix de guerre for his heroic actions in Italy and France during the war. During his campaigns, he was wounded three times. An attempt to upgrade Conner's Distinguished Service Cross to the Medal of Honor, the United States military's highest decoration for valor, took 22 years. On 29 March 2018, the White House announced President Trump would award the Medal of Honor to Garlin Murl Conner in a ceremony at the White House. On 26 June 2018, the president presented the medal to Pauline Conner, his widow, in a ceremony in the East Room.
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Garlin Murl Conner in approximately 1945 | |
| Born | June 2, 1919 Aaron, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | November 5, 1998 (aged 79) Albany, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Resting place | Memorial Hill Cemetery, Albany, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1941–1945 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | L Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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