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Turkish Jew Receives U.S. Decoration for Service in Korea

October 23, 1953
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A Turkish Jew who served with the Turkish detachment in Korea, was one of three Turkish Army officers to receive the United States military decoration, the Bronze Star Medal, for meritorious conduct in Korea, at imposing ceremonies here. He is Lieut. Haim Benbassat of Istanbul, a reserve officer.

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