Advance, N.C. — Today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) presented service medals to the families of two deceased North Carolina veterans whose families live in Kernersville and Graham.
Senator Budd said in a statement:
“The men and women of our Armed Forces are the best of America and served with valor and distinction. It was my honor to help their families receive the overdue recognition that they deserve for their meritorious service to our great nation.”
Percy Warren Jr. (family pictured above) enlisted in the U.S. Army in October 1939, fought in World War II, and served for over 22 years. Today, his family received the following medals:
- Silver Star
- Purple Heart
- Mid-level United States military decoration presented for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service.
- Good Conduct Medal & Clasp Bronze 4 Loops
- American Defense Service Medal
- European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal & Bronze Star Attachment & Arrowhead
- World War II Victory Medal
- Army of Occupation Medal & Germany Clasp
- National Defense Service Medal
- Expert Badge & Carbine Bar & Rifle Bar
- Parachutist Badge – Senior
- Presidential Unit Citation
- Belgian Fourragere
- Honorable Service Lapel Button WWII
- Glider Badge & Bronze Star Attachment & Arrowhead
Linwood Barrett (family pictured above) enlisted in the U.S. Army at age 17, fought in Vietnam, and served from October 1969 – July 1973. Today, his family received the following medals:
- Bronze Star Medal
- Army Commendation Medal
- Good Conduct Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Vietnam Service Medal & Bronze Star Attachment
- Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon w/ Device
- Sharpshooter Badge & Pistol Bar & Rifle Bar
- Parachutist Badge
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