Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate to honor Woody Keeble
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
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National
The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate is holding a homecoming and honoring ceremony on Saturday, March 22, for the late Master Sgt. Woodrow Wilson Keeble.
Keeble, a tribal member, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony last week. He was recognized for his service in the Korean War. He also served in World War II and received the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, the Silver Star and the Distinguished Service Cross.
All tribes and veterans are invited to the
ceremony, which starts at 1pm at the
Dakota Magic Convention Center in Hankinson, North Dakota.
Relevant Documents:
Text:
President Bush's Remarks |
Video
|
Audio
Relevant Links:
National Native American Veterans Association -
http://www.nnava.org
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