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99-Year-Old Retired NYPD Sergeant Receives Purple Heart Seven Decades After Being Wounded In World War II
The Army presented 99-year-old Ozzie Fletcher with the medal at Fort Hamilton on Friday.
June 19, 2021
A retired NYPD sergeant has received his Purple Heart.
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He finally got the award seven decades after being wounded on D Day.
The Army presented 99-year-old Ozzie Fletcher with the medal at Fort Hamilton on Friday.
Find out what's happening in New York Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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