Joseph Drake, 100, of Hawley, is one of five surviving U.S. Army Rangers who served in World War II. He received a Congressional Gold Medal recently.

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The Congressional Gold Medal is awarded to the World War II Army Rangers in recognition of their extraordinary bravery, sacrifice and critical contributions during the war.

WWII Army Ranger veteran John Wardell, 99, received the Congressional Gold Medal. Wardell was honored for his service, including fighting in Normandy, France, and the Battle of the Hurtgen Forest.

Kulpmont native, WWII Army Ranger posthumously awarded Congressional Gold Medal By MACKENZIE WITT THE WEEKENDER Jun 27, 2025 Updated Jul 2, 2025 0 1 of 3 ...