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Medal for Viet War Hero Wayne Wood Receives Bronze Star
Wayne Wood, a Central City marine rifleman who lost both legs in Vietnam, was awarded the Bronze Star in a Cedar Rapids ceremony led by Capt. Brian Fagan. The citation praises his fearless actions under fire as he aided wounded comrades and moved them to safety despite returning fire and later being wounded.
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Wayne Wood
Central City
Vietnam
Cedar Rapids
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Des Moines
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