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U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, will present Gloria Johnson of Branch, MI, with her father’s service medals at 9:30 a.m. this Friday at the Scottville Library.

 Her father, the late William C. Thurkettle, served as Seaman Second Class in the U.S. Navy during World War II, from 1945-1947. For his service, he earned the following medals:

 

·         Purple Heart Medal

·         World War II Victory Medal

·         American Campaign Medal

·         Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal

·         Combat Action Ribbon

·         Discharge Button

·         Honorable Service Lapel Pin

 

Click here to learn more about these medals.

 

Medal Presentation Ceremony Time and Location

THIS Friday, May 6, 2011

9:30 a.m.

Scottville Library

204 E State St., Scottville, MI

 

 

Congressman Huizenga can help veterans of the 2^nd District obtain the service medals they earned during their military service. If you or a relative thinks they are eligible to receive service medals, you can attend Friday’s presentation or call Huizenga’s Cadillac office at (231) 775-0050 and speak with Jordan Kowalkowski for more information about how to start the application process.