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Francis Sampson: Paratrooper Padre

Francis Sampson: Paratrooper Padre

Jun 6, 2022 | 20th century, episodes, great plains, iowa, military, priest

“Paratrooper Padre,” Fr. Francis Sampson, parachuted into Normandy on D-Day. He saved lives, was nearly executed, and was nominated for the Medal of Honor.

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