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World War II Veteran And Founder Of Delaware Valley Veterans' Home Posthumously Inducted Into Home's Hall Of Fame

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- It was an emotional day at the Delaware Valley Veterans' Home. A World War II veteran and original founder of the home was posthumously inducted into the home's Hall of Fame.

Family and friends attended the induction ceremony for Edward "Slim" Comly.

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Following his service in the Army, Comly helped found the American Legion Post 810 and the Delaware Valley Veterans' Home.

Comly passed away in 2012 at the age of 87.

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