World War 2 veteran Jose Manzano-Somera, 92, (in Barong Tagalog) is honored with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian award bestowed by the United States Congress. Texas Rep. Roger Williams (second from left) awarded the medal to Manzano-Somera in a ceremony held in Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas on Friday.

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