First Lieutenant Garlin Murl Conner

Garlin Murl Conner was a decorated war hero, he was United States Army technical sergeant and the first lieutenant in the Second World War. For his heroic exploits, his medal tallies include Distinguished Service Cross, four Silver Stars, and the French Croix de Guerre for his incomparable bravery feat in Italy and France during the war.

Of course, all was not easy for him and he was wounded several times. But he continued to strive hard and fight for his country. There was an attempt to upgrade Conner’s Distinguished Service Cross that he received and change it, however, the process took all of 22 years.  to the Medal of Honor, the United States military’s highest decoration for valor took 22 years.

The medal was received by his widow, Pauline Conner. Right from his heroics in Africa to his bravery display in Italy, his bravery is still remembered with a great deal of respect.