Vernon Arnold Haugland
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Vernon Arnold Haugland was an American reporter and writer for the Associated Press. As a war correspondent, he experienced and documented World War II events in person. During an assignment to New Gu
Undated photo of Haugland distributed by the AP during his disappearance in 1942
Silver Star
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The Silver Star Medal is the United States Armed Forces' third-highest military decoration for valor in combat. The Silver Star Medal is awarded primarily to members of the United States Armed Forces
Vernon Arnold Haugland
…he then spent 43 days in the jungle living off the land. He nearly starved to death, but for his heroism, General Douglas MacArthur awarded him the Silver Star medal. He was the first civilian to receive the medal. Vernon Haugland was born on May 27, 1908, in Litchfield, Minnesota, to Norwegian immigrants Claus and…
Army Captain Gregory Ambrosia receiving the Silver Star from Navy Admiral Michael Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Army Specialist Monica Lin Brown receives the Silver Star from then-Vice President Dick Cheney, 2008