Family of fallen soldier take remains home after 55 years

1 year ago
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The remains of a local soldier are taking a trip 55 years after his death on a battlefield in Vietnam. 2nd Lt. George Merritt Wisham Jr died on January 4th, 1968 when he threw himself on a grenade to save members of his platoon. This week, his sister returned to Bakersfield to take him home.

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