Courtney Presents Korean Ambassador for Peace Medals to Eastern Connecticut Veterans
NORWICH, CT – This week, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) is presenting a number of U.S. military veterans with the ‘Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal’ for their service in the in the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Korea between June 25, 1950 and July 27, 1953, during the Korean War. Courtney will present medals to veterans at four ceremonies throughout the week across the Second Congressional District.
“I am honored to recognize the service and sacrifice of eastern Connecticut veterans who took part in the UN peacekeeping mission during the Korean War,” said Courtney. “While they served long ago, their role has not been forgotten in either this country, or in South Korea which bestowed the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medals I presented to them today. It is important that we take this opportunity to honor and remember the service of these veterans in front of their families and their communities.”
The Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal is an expression of appreciation from the Korean government for U.S. veterans and those who served in United Nations peacekeeping missions. To be eligible for the medal, a veteran must have served between June 25, 1950 and July 27, 1953—including Navy veterans serving aboard a vessel assigned to Korean waters during this period—or participated in UN peacekeeping operations until the end of 1955.
The commemorative medal may be awarded posthumously to family members on behalf of a veteran who has passed away. Veterans and their families can contact Rep. Courtney’s office to determine whether they are eligible to receive this medal, and for assistance with the application process through the Korean government.
Enfield Town Hall medal ceremony on Monday, March 7:
Ronald Jansujwkz - Enfield - Army
Walter F. Gill - Enfield – Army
John G. Fenner - Enfield - Army
Leonard Wisnesky - Enfield - Air Force
Lionel Gendreau - Enfield - Air Force
Henry Buanno - Enfield - Air Force
David B. Dubios - Enfield - Army
James McGuiness - Enfield - Army
Richard Quint - Enfield - Army
Francis Gannuscio - Enfield - Army
Hubert Hampton - Tolland - Army
Edward Dubchy - Enfield - Army
Biagio A. Russo - Storrs - Army
Henry J. Czehura - Enfield - Navy
Norwich District Office ceremony on Tuesday, March 8:
Ronol N. Hemingway - Lisbon - Army
Robert Hartley - Mystic - Army
Arthur Shortman - North Stonington - Army
Edward Rogalski - Norwich - Army
Albert LaMothe - Uncasville - Air Force
Roger Lemire - Baltic - Army
Alfred Fratoni - Norwich - USMC
Robert L. McGrath - Norwich - Navy
Danielson medal ceremony Wednesday, March 9:
John (Jack) Malloy - Putnam - US Army
Fred Spring- Putnam - USMC
Anthony Gregarick - Thompson - US Army
Edward Radlo - deceased (wife-Irene) - Dayville - US Army
Clifford Buttermark - Pomfret - US Navy
Ronald Gabriele - Moosup - US Army
Theodore (Ted) Sabourin – Dayville - US Army
Morris (Micky) Evans - Danielson - USMC
William (Will)Wolchesky - Pomfret - US Army
Norman Babbitt - Thompson - US Army
Robert Polhemus - Plainfield - US Army
Archille (Arch) Bourque - Putnam - US Army
Irving Post - Putnam - US Army
John (Jack) Tucker - Canterbury - US Coast Guard
Al Guilmet – Moosup - US Army
Estuary Council of Seniors medal ceremony for Friday, March 11:
George D. Noewatne - Madison - Army
Philip A. Clorite - Madison - Army
Andrew F. Popp - Ivoryton - Air Force
Edgar Gorman – Old Saybrook - Army
The photos below may be used courtesy of the Office of Rep. Joe Courtney. Additional photos may be available upon request.
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