Matt Urban
publication date: Thursday, May 8, 2014 (part of Spring 2014)
category: Military
clue: From his home city of Buffalo, he heard the Call of Duty and eventually became the most decorated soldier in World War II.
explanation: The Guinness Book of World Records recognized Urban as WWII's most decorated veteran. The phrase "home city" was a play on Urban's last name. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Joanna Woods, and Mike Rothstein

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