Question

TULSA, Oklahoma (Achieve3000, April 3, 2014). Phillip Coon is a war hero. He served in the U.S. Army. This was during World War II. In October 2013, the 94-year-old received three medals.

What did Coon do? He served in the Philippines. He was caught by the Japanese. He had to walk to a labor camp. It was 65 miles away (105 kilometers). That was in 1942. Coon was a prisoner until 1945. That's when the war ended.

Which medals did Coon receive? The Prisoner of War Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. He also got the Bronze Star. It's one of the highest U.S. military awards.


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Answer 1

Which word means almost the same as medal?

A Award
B Picture
C Letter
D Book

Answer 2

@HazelLuv99 @shyler22 @TheSmartOne

Answer 3

@welshfella @Howard-Wolowitz @rikkibracamonte1999

Answer 4

NEW

Answer 5

Think about the news story. The reader can tell that _______.

a Sometimes, medals are given long after a war ends.
b Sometimes, war heroes do not want any medals.
c Often, war heroes receive more than three medals.
d Often, prisoners don't mind working in labor camps.

Answer 6

@hick4life @WildHorseLover2002

Answer 7

I think it is A

Answer 8

dag gum it i say B

Answer 9

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