Korean War Veteran Received 2 Purple Hearts As A Medic

kelly.wilkinson@indystar.com, Indianapolis Star: Local
Tue, 12/11/2018 - 9:08am

Curtis Willis was a medic during the Korean War. He saved lives and was honored as a two-time Purple Heart recipient.

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