Vietnam War veteran finally gets Silver Star
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A Silver Star for bravery was awarded Thursday to Joseph T. Getherall for saving the lives of fellow Marines during the Vietnam War by helping to repel an attack by the Viet Cong in 1966.
The paperwork recommending Getherall for the medal was lost during that war. Getherall is a retired Los Angeles police detective. In recent years his Marine buddies had sought to have the medal awarded. His cause was championed by Rep. Grace Napolitano (D-Norwalk).
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