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Tomorrow, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) will host a medals ceremony at the VFW in Hart at 2:00 PM. Rep. Huizenga will present West Michigan veterans and their families with medals earned during their valiant service on behalf of a grateful nation. The VFW in Hart is located at 802 South State Street in Hart. Congressman Huizenga will give brief opening remarks prior to the medals ceremony.

Recipients:

Vietnam Veteran: Sargent First Class James Lynwood Roquemore of Hart, U.S. Army.

Awards:

• Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal with 1 bronze oak leaf cluster
• Army Good Conduct Medal, 3rd Award
• National Defense Service Medal
• Vietnam Service Medal with 2 bronze service stars
• Armed Forces Reserve Medal
• Army Service Ribbon
• Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with Device (1960)
• Expert Badge with Auto Rifle Bar
• Sharpshooter Badge with Rifle Bar

Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran: Specialist Barbara J. Locke of Hart, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserves.

Awards:

• Air Force Good Conduct Medal
• Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
• Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon
• Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal
• Army Commendation Medal
• Army Achievement Medal
• Army Good Conduct Medal
• National Defense Service Medal
• Armed Forces Reserve Medal with letter "M" device
• Overseas Service Ribbon
• Marksman Badge with Auto Rifle Bar
• Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal
• Global War on Terror Service Medal

World War II Veteran: Donald E. Grey, Formerly of Walkersville, U.S. Army. Accepting on behalf of his father, Daniel E. Grey

Awards:

• Army Good Conduct Medal
• American Campaign Medal
• European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 2 bronze service stars
• World War II Victory medal
• Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp
• Honorable Service Lapel Button WWII

Vietnam Veteran: Specialist Raymond Mack Shineldecker (Killed in Action), Formerly of Muskegon, U.S. Army. Accepting on behalf of Specialist Shineldecker, his sister Nancy Ellis

Awards:

• Silver Star
• Bronze Star
• Purple Heart
• Army Good Conduct Medal
• National Defense Service Medal
• Vietnam Service Medal with 3 bronze service stars
• Combat Medical Badge 1st Award
• Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with Device (1960)
• Marksman Badge with Rifle Bar


Congressman Huizenga is honored to help West Michigan Veterans with information regarding benefits, navigating the federal government, and obtaining medals earned during their military service. If you know a veteran in need of assistance, please call (616) 570-0917 for more information.