By Capt Joseph R. John, June 26, 2024
For 11 years, Dr. Laura Gutman, MD, a self-described life-long Army Brat, has been a longtime strong supporter of the Combat Veterans For Congress PAC. Her father, Col Benjamin Thurston, USA (Ret) was a 1926 West Point Class graduate and was selected to be a Battalion Commander in General George Patton’s Third Army. He saw very heavy combat and his combat awards include the Silver Star Medal, 3 Bronze Stars Medals, 3 Purple Heart Medals, the French Legion of Honor, the Combat Infantry Badge, Parachutist Badge, and multiple Service and Campaign Medals. Col Thurston is listed among other Honorable Heroic Combat Veterans on the Endorsee of PAC page of the Combat Veterans For Congress PAC Website.
Dr. Gutman discussed her interest in developing a book about her experience…
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