SAVANNAH — Soldiers of the 9th Infantry Regiment made a desperate retreat as North Korean troops closed in around them. A wounded, 18-year-old Army Pfc. Luther Herschel Story feared his injuries would slow down his company, so he stayed behind to cover their withdrawal.
'He's home': Missing 73 years, Medal of Honor recipient's remains return to Georgia
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