After 79 years, World War II Veteran Finally Gets Special Medal Ceremony
November 18, 2024
November 18, 2024
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
CRANSTON, RI U.S. Senator Jack Reed today hosted a special medal ceremony for World War II veteran, John DeLeo, 98, of Johnston. During the presentation, Mr. DeLeo received several overdue military honors he earned during his service as a Seaman First Class in the U.S. Navy.
In 1944, at the age of 17, Mr. DeLeo received permission from his parents to join the U.S. Navy. By the time . . .
CRANSTON, RI U.S. Senator Jack Reed today hosted a special medal ceremony for World War II veteran, John DeLeo, 98, of Johnston. During the presentation, Mr. DeLeo received several overdue military honors he earned during his service as a Seaman First Class in the U.S. Navy.
In 1944, at the age of 17, Mr. DeLeo received permission from his parents to join the U.S. Navy. By the time . . .