Arthur M. " Smiley " Ratliff ( 1924 — 2007 ) was an American teacher , author and businessman from Tazewell , Virginia , with interests in coal mining , banking , cattle and real estate . Ratliff was awarded 19 medals for his service in World War II and the Korean War , including two Purple Hearts , the World War II Victory Medal and the United Nations Service Medal , as well as a Bronze Star for capturing a North Korean machine gun nest in 1950 . He also received an honorary doctorate from Emory and Henry College
World War II Victory Medal
World War II Victory Medal (United States)
Arthur M. Ratliff