Harold “Gene” McCloskey, a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam wars who in 2018, was presented with eight medals for his military service that he actually should have received 50 years before, recalling the moment he met Elvis while they were posted in Germany with the 3rd Armored Division,in an article published at the Wellsboro Gazette on November 15, 2018
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When I took him to my Frankfurt home for lunch, my wife offered to make him a hamburger, but he wanted a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and then asked for another one..
— Harold “Gene” McCloskey
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About Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley (8 January 1935 – 16 August 1977) was an American singer, musician, and actor. Popularly known by his first name as "Elvis," as "The King of Rock and Roll" or simply as "The King," he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century.
About Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley (8 January 1935 – 16 August 1977) was an American singer, musician, and actor. Popularly known by his first name as "Elvis," as "The King of Rock and Roll" or simply as "The King," he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century.
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