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Charles Edward Richardson, 89, of Mason City, walks to the gravesite of Fay Lewis Hickling, his hometown friend and the first man he saw die at his side in World War II. Richardson fought as a member of the famed 34th "Red Bull" Infantry Division and survived 517 frontline combat days in North Africa and Italy. (Christopher Gannon/The Register) -- des.m1111vets - shot by Christopher Gannon/The Register on 10/4/12 in Mason City, IA
