Decades after Staff Sgt. William Owens' heroic actions at La Fiere Bridge, his Bronze Star was posthumously upgraded thanks to the efforts of a veteran.

Owen's Bronze Star was posthumously upgraded to the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions during WWII. (Courtesy 505th Regimental Combat Team/James J. Ricci family collection) Army Staff Sgt.

Gavin [later commander of the 82nd Airborne] said he deserved the Medal of Honor.” Retired Army Col. Keith Nightingale worked to upgrade Owens' Bronze Star to a Distinguished Service Cross.

The National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington offers patriotic displays of soldiers who performed extraordinary acts of bravery in combat, meriting the highest United States military honor.

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