Like many war heroes, the man who won this medal never talked about it

Private Michael Paice carried his World War II service quietly for decades, never speaking of the distinguished medal his bravery had earned him. According to ABC News, his story of extraordinary courage is now being told — a reminder that some of history's most remarkable acts of service often go unheralded by those who lived them.

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