U.S. NAVY PHOTO
Doris “Dorie” Miller wearing his Navy Cross, awarded for remaining in dangerous location risking his life to help try to save badly wounded Captain Mervyn Bennion of Preston, Idaho.
September 10, 2017
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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.