Walter Blum was awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star and French Legion of Honor.
Drafted at age 18, he soon found himself part of the longest day, the largest seaborne invasion in history.
“I am the only one left,” he told CBS2’s Jennifer McLogan.
At age 94, he’s the only one left of his platoon who stormed Normandy beaches 75 years ago.
Blum’s knees were shattered by shrapnel. He was awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star and French Legion of Honor.
He was among the D-Day heroes honored at the Museum of American Armor in Old Bethpage.
