WWII Vet Honored 60 Years Later

It took more than 60 years, but a World War II vet from Plymouth finally got his full military honors on Sunday. The 86-year-old received two medals for his service.

Earl Joswick was a fighter pilot in World War II, when his plane was shot down over Germany. He broke his leg when he ejected then was captured by the Germans.

Now his military record will have two additions to it, the POW medal and the Purple Heart. It may take them a few extra steps.

Earlier this month, Joswick and more than 100 other World War II vets made their way to Washington D.C. through the honor flight program.

Joswick should have gotten this letter when he was freed after the war ended instead it came Sunday.

For more details on the Honor Flight program:
http://www.honorflight.org/

To see Fox 9's Jeff Baillon's report on an Honor Flight for Twin Cities Veterans:
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/Special-Veterans-Day-Homecoming-nov-11-2009