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Army Vet And Purple Heart Recipient, Age 104, Receives COVID-19 Vaccination
February 12, 2021
World War II veteran Duane Brewton, age 104, received the COVID-19 vaccine Thursday at Olive Baptist Church.
While serving in the Army infantry, Brewton was awarded the Purple Heart after an artillery shell exploded near him and caused critical injuries from multiple shrapnel wounds.
State Sen. Doug Broxson praised Brewton for serving again in a different kind of war — to stop the sickness and death caused by the coronavirus.
“Let’s get this thing knocked out altogether,” Brewton said after getting his vaccine shot. He said he hopes to inspire other seniors to receive the vaccine.
He was vaccinated during a clinic organized by Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart and Olive Baptist.
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3 Responses to “Army Vet And Purple Heart Recipient, Age 104, Receives COVID-19 Vaccination”
>>>I just wish I could get mine. I have been on a number of sites and hav’t got anything back. I am a 72 year old vetern. If they is anyone out there that can help. please let me know. Thanks
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J.T., the VA is currently distributing the Moderna vaccine at various Veterans HCS locations. The centers in Biloxi and Montgomery are currently the closest and easiest options for veterans.
The VA will contact you based on your individual risk factors when your dose is available.
You can learn more at va.gov/health-care/covid-19-vaccine/
^^ Regarding rule 7, the linked website is va.gov.
I am glad that this person got his vaccine shot. I just wish I could get mine. I have been on a number of sites and hav’t got anything back. I am a 72 year old vetern. If they is anyone out there that can help. please let me know. Thanks
Nothing related to COVID, just wanted to drop a thank you to one of the finest generations of men and women who served.
May the good Lord bless you sir!