Local WWII Veteran Receives Overdue Medals From Congressman Sestak
January 05, 2008
January 05, 2008
MEDIA, Pa., Jan. 5 -- Rep. Joe Sestak, a Democratic Party candidate for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, issued the following news release:
More than 50 years after being honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy, World War II veteran Walter Matolich received the six awards he earned for service to his country. Today, Congressman Joe Sestak presented the Edgemont resident with The World War II Victory Medal; American Campaign Medal; Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal; Combat . . .
More than 50 years after being honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy, World War II veteran Walter Matolich received the six awards he earned for service to his country. Today, Congressman Joe Sestak presented the Edgemont resident with The World War II Victory Medal; American Campaign Medal; Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal; Combat . . .