A World War II veteran from the D.C. area finally received a Bronze Star for heroism almost 70 years after he earned it.
John Faulconer, 88, who lives in Prince William County, was severely wounded in France near the German border in a battle that killed two members of his squad. He got a Purple Heart for that years ago, but Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly worked with the Army and determined Faulconer was also eligible for a Bronze Star.
He received it Friday, with his wife, Joyce, by his side. She's also a World War II veteran, having served in a Naval intelligence unit.
They met at a dance for wounded soldiers at Walter Reed and have been married 65 years.
