Provided by the Office of Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick:
Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick (PA-8) presented service medals earned during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War to local veterans and families at a ceremony Monday.
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“Every military member and veteran deserves to have their service recognized and appreciated. Today’s ceremony is a chance to ensure each receives the distinction they earned,” said Fitzpatrick. “While their service came during different points in our nation’s history and their stories differ, what remains constant is their love of country and their commitment to its defense.”
Veterans receiving medals included Michael Hromchak who served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and Edward Fitzgerald who served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Family members also accepted medals on behalf of Russell Helsley who served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam; Henry Mason who served in the U.S. Army and Air Force during the Korean War; and Lawrence Vogt who served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam.
“Working to ensure our military veterans and their families are recognized for their service and dedication is important to recognize their sacrifice,” said Fitzpatrick. “Few things are more rewarding than the opportunity to individually thank a veteran or their family.”
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Fitzpatrick’s staff includes Military and Veteran’s Affairs caseworkers who are available to assist Bucks and Montgomery county veterans and families with military records, federal agencies requests, VA benefits and more. Please contact the Congressman’s Langhorne District office at 1717 Langhorne-Newtown Rd., Suite 400, Langhorne or by phone at 215-579-8102.
Receiving medals were:
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Russell Helsley – Fairless Hills
– Vietnam, U.S. Army
o Bronze Star Medal
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Henry Mason (Deceased) – Doylestown
Awarding to son, William Mason
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– Korean War, U.S. Army & U.S. Air Force
o Purple Heart with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
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o National Defense Service Medal
o Korean Service Medal with Triple Bronze Star Attachment
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o United Nations Service Medal
Francis Mason (Deceased)
Awarding to nephew, William Mason
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– Post-Vietnam/Cold War Era, U.S. Army
o Good Conduct Medal
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o Army Service Ribbon
o Expert Badge with Rifle Bar
Edward Fitzgerald – Levittown
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– Vietnam, U.S. Army
o Bronze Star Medal and Oak Leaf Cluster Bronze Large and Letter V Device
o Air Medal
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o Army Commendation Medal
o National Defense Service Medal
o Vietnam Service Medal
o Combat Infantryman Badge 1st Award
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o Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with 1960 Device
o Marksman Badge and Rifle Bar
Laurence Vogt (Deceased) – Levittown
Awarding to wife, Donna Vogt
– Vietnam, U.S. Navy
o Navy Good Conduct Medal
o National Defense Service Medal
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Michael Hromchak – Levittown
– WWII, U.S. Army Air Corps
o Good Conduct Medal
o American Defense Service Medal
o American Campaign Medal
o European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and Silver Star Attachment
o World War II Victory Medal
o Honorable Service Lapel Button (Ruptured Duck)
o Sharpshooter Badge and Rifle Bar
