Veterans Radio

Paris Davis' long road to Medal of Honor

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Synopsis

There is a lot of paper work that goes into getting someone awarded the Medal of Honor.  In Paris Davis's case it involved lost MOH packages, racism and over a 50 year wait.  Neil Thorne, a national historical and military  researcher and Jim Moriarty, a lawyer and Marine, were part of the team that helped advance  the case for Paris Davis.  Thorne and Moriarty were the MOH sherpas carrying the load up hill to get to the mountain top.  They explain to host Jim Fausone the behind the scene challenges , obstacles and lucky breaks that led to this much deserved award .