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PUBLIC DOMAIN U.S. Army Private Nathan K. Van Noy Jr. (1924-1943) from Preston, Idaho, was KIA in New Guinea and given the Medal of Honor posthumously.

PUBLIC DOMAIN U.S. Army Private Nathan K. Van Noy Jr. (1924-1943) from Preston, Idaho, was KIA in New Guinea and given the Medal of Honor posthumously.

September 10, 2017

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Three of 'Greatest Generation' from small Idaho town earned Medal of Honor
September 10, 2017 1 a.m.

Three of 'Greatest Generation' from small Idaho town earned Medal of Honor

There’s something special about the small town of Preston in Franklin County in the southeast corner of Idaho with its population of 5,200: In World War II, three of its townsfolk gave their lives for their country and received the Medal of Honor — America’s highest military decoration.