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Injured AL soldier to return home soon

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Josh Wetzel was injured in Afghanistan in May, 2012.

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Washington D.C. -

An injured Alabama soldier could return home as early as next week.

Josh Wetzel of Glencoe was injured in Afghanistan back in May.

He had to have both legs amputated after an explosion.

He's been recovering at Walter Reed Hospital.

According to his prayer page, he'll return home Friday, October 19, and stay for about a week.

His family is still working out all the details.

Injured AL soldier to return home soon - WAFF-TV: News, Weather and Sports for Huntsville, AL

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