He would later receive another award for his outstanding military contribution -- this time from the US army in World War II. Richard Stern earned the prestigious Iron Cross for his distinguished service during World War I. On October 13, 1942 -- less than a year after America joined the war -- Stern enlisted in the US army. Then on October 13, 1942 -- less than a year after America joined the war -- Stern enlisted in the US army. It was in a box at the bottom of a drawer in a back bedroom," Romberg told CNN.

Source: CNN January 27, 2020 09:33 UTC