Korean War vet keeps up battle for Purple Heart

An East Northport man who served in the Marines, Anselm "Jerry" Cramer, suffered frostbite during the Korean War, but a change in rules disqualified him from being eligible for a medal. On Thursday, a Jerry Cramer Day celebration was held at the American Legion Post 694 in Northport to honor Cramer’s military contributions. Credit: Newsday / J. Conrad Williams Jr.; Photo Credit: Jerry Cramer, Dave Ellis, Newsday:Ana P. Gutierrez