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Tomorrow July 31st, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) will participate in a medals ceremony and present West Michigan veterans and/or their families with medals earned during their valiant service on behalf of a grateful nation. The ceremony will begin at 10:00 AM and will take place at Holland City Hall in the Council Chambers. City Hall is located at 270 S. River Avenue in downtown Holland. Congressman Huizenga is honored to help veterans of the 2nd District with information on benefits, services, or to obtain the medals they earned during their military service. For assistance, please call (616) 395-0030 for more information.


Medal Awards and Recipients

Roman Winkler (Deceased 1891-1957) Formerly of Muskegon, Wagoner (Driver), United States Army, Term Of Service: 1918-1919 Accepting On His Behalf: His Son Julius Winkler

Awards:

• WW I Victory Button
• WWI Victory Medal with Defensive Sector Battle Clasp with Meuse-Argonne Battle Clasp

Roger Oosterink of Hudsonville, Damage Controlman Third Class (DC3), United States Navy, Term of Service: 1945-1948

Awards:

• Navy Good Conduct Medal
• World War II Victory Medal
• American Campaign Medal, Navy Occupation Service Medal with Europe clasp
• Discharge Button
• Honorable Service Lapel Pin

David Sevener of White Cloud, Petty Officer First Class, United States Navy, Term of Service: 1963-1972

Awards:

• Navy Good Conduct Medal (With 3 Bronze Star Appurtenances)
• Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
• Vietnam Service Medal
• National Defense Service Medal
• Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon