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WWII Vets Finally Get Medals

Updated: Mon 5:49 PM, Oct 28, 2002

A pair of World War II veterans finally have the medals they earned some 60 years ago.

U.S .Congressman Mike Rogers presented Josephy O'Keefe of Williamston and Harry Wingerter of Brighton with medals Monday during ceremony in the state Capitol.

Rogers spoke with the Department of Defense and obtained the medals earned during service during World War II.

The two men served with the Pacific fleet earning a number of honors.


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