World War II: Captain Bobbie Brown Earns Medal of Honor, October 8, 1944
World War II: Captain Bobbie Brown earns a Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Crucifix Hill, just outside Aachen.
Date: October 8, 1944
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