One of the best parts of my job is ensuring our servicemen and women receive the recognition they deserve, and last week I had the honor of presenting recovered military medals to the family of WWII veteran George Anderson.
Mr. Anderson was originally from Black Rock, Arkansas, and passed away in 2006 without receiving the medals owed to him for his service. Members of his family reached out to my office in an effort to recover them, and my staff worked with the National Personnel Records Center at the National Archives to promptly track down each of the medals.
My office has been able to recover over 300 medals for Arkansas veterans or their families to date, and it’s always a special honor to put them back where they belong.
If you’re trying to recover lost medals or know someone who is, please contact my office. You can visit my website and select the contact option, or you can call 501-223-9081. Our veterans have served our nation honorably, and my office stands ready to help our state’s heroes.
Fairfield Bay News
