Reminder: Sisseton-Wahpeton ceremony for Keeble
Monday, March 17, 2008
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National
The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate is holding a homecoming and honoring ceremony this 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 on March 3. 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.
Gov. Mike Rounds (R) and state lawmakers are
honoring Keeble today. The state supported a measure in Congress to authorize the Medal of Honor.
Relevant Documents:
Text:
President Bush's Remarks |
Video
|
Audio
Relevant Links:
National Native American Veterans Association -
http://www.nnava.org
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