Wisconsin soldier injured in Iraq awarded Purple Heart

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Monday, February 9, 2015
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MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WLS) -- Specialist Alexander Zerbst of the Wisconsin Army National Guard was injured while fighting in Iraq in 2007.

An attack on his vehicle caused him to suffer a traumatic brain injury and hearing loss.

His family watched proudly as he was presented with the medal on Sunday.