The Waltons· Season 8 · Episode 23
The Medal
When a Mexican-American paratrooper who Curt saved at Pearl Harbor arrives on the mountain to personally deliver a medal awarded to Curt, things get off to a rocky start when bigots start picking on him due to his heritage. While there, Mary Ellen helps him work through his anger and the pair become close. Meanwhile, Corabeth crosses paths with an old beau who is preparing to go overseas with his Army unit.
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Guest stars
Joe Conleyas Ike Godsey
Ronnie Claire Edwardsas Corabeth Walton Godsey
John Crawfordas Sheriff Ep Bridges
Corbin Bernsenas Casey
Enrique Castilloas Sgt. Edward 'Eddie' Ramirez
Jordan Charneyas Capt. Roger Westerby
James Crittendenas SmittyCrew
Walter AlzmannDirector
Rod PetersonWriter
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