Soldier who gave life to save leader honored
WASHINGTON (UP) – Pvt. Elmer E. Fryar has been awarded the Medal of Honor for sacrificing his life to save his platoon leader after single-handedly killing 27 Japs in a rifle duel on Leyte last December.
The medal will be presented to his father, George Fryar of Denver.
The platoon leader was Lt. Norvis L. Davis of Wells, Nevada.
CBS report of German ceasefire, 6:30 p.m. EWT: