Smith Presents Bronze Star To Vietnam Veteran 55 Years After He Earned It
October 10, 2022
October 10, 2022
MANASQUAN BOROUGH, New Jersey, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2022:
Fifty-five years ago today former Army Specialist 5 George Bednarski was honorably discharged from the Army following nearly 16 months in Vietnam. It was Oct. 8, 1967, and the 22-year-old was heading home.
"I supported all the people, especially those on the front line, who had constant contact with the enemy forces," Bednarski said. &qu . . .
Fifty-five years ago today former Army Specialist 5 George Bednarski was honorably discharged from the Army following nearly 16 months in Vietnam. It was Oct. 8, 1967, and the 22-year-old was heading home.
"I supported all the people, especially those on the front line, who had constant contact with the enemy forces," Bednarski said. &qu . . .