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Fort Hood soldier receives Purple Heart 15 years after Afghanistan deployment

Fort Hood soldier receives Purple Heart 15 years after Afghanistan deployment

Capt. Antonio McInnis Jr. received the Purple Heart at Fort Hood, Texas, 15 years after being wounded during a 2011 deployment to Afghanistan. His unit was ambushed on July 11, and McInnis was injured by a rocket-propelled grenade before helping lead his soldiers to safety. He said the medal brings pride, gratitude and painful memories, including the loss of three soldiers from his battalion during the deployment.

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