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Many Decades After His Disappearance, Wife Finally Discovers The Truth

5. Thornberry

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In 2005, Republican Congressman Thornberry, ignorant to Billie’s story and family situation, falsely represented the soldier in a speech. He spoke about facts that weren’t true, and although he did issue an apology at a later time, it did nothing to ease the family. They all wanted to know what happened to Billie, most desperately, Peggy.