Huizenga to Host Veterans Medal Ceremony in Walker on Wednesday
Washington,
April 30, 2013
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Veterans Affairs
On Wednesday, May 1st, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) will host a medals ceremony at the Army Strong Community Center in Walker, Michigan beginning at 10:00 AM. Huizenga will present West Michigan veterans and their families with medals earned during their valiant service on behalf of a grateful nation. The Army Strong Center is located at 3870 Three Mile Road NW, Walker, MI 49534.
Congressman Huizenga is honored to help veterans of Michigan's Second Congressional District with information on benefits, services and to obtain the medals they earned during their military service. For assistance, please call (616) 570-0917 for more information. Medal Awards and Recipients
World War II Veteran: John W. Tiemeyer (Deceased) Formerly of Grand Rapids, United States Army, Accepting on his behalf: His wife Marion Tiemeyer
Awards:
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one bronze service star
WWII Victory Medal
Army of Occupation Medal with Japan clasp
Honorable Service Lapel Button WWII
Expert Badge with Submachine Gun Bar
Sharpshooter Badge with Rifle Bar
World War II Veteran: Merill Block (Deceased) Formerly of Grand Haven, United States Navy, Accepting on his behalf: His daughter SueEllen Lowther
Awards:
Navy Good Conduct Medal
WWII Victory Medal
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one bronze star appurtenance
Combat Action Ribbon
Navy Discharge Button
Vietnam Veteran: Barry McAlpine of Holland, United States Army
Awards:
Silver Star with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Air Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars
Combat Infantryman Badge 1st Award
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with Device (1960)
Expert Badge with Machine Gun Ribbon
Sharpshooter Badge with Rifle Bar
Vietnam Veteran: Keith Danhof of Muskegon, United States Army
Awards:
Air Medal
Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with Device (1960)
Sharpshooter Badge with Rifle Bar
Marksman Badge with Pistol Bar
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