District Meeting
Medal Ceremony - Brown County
Monday, January 16, 2017 | 1:00 PM
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Veterans
Friends -
At the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown, I was privileged to present four American heroes from Brown County with medals earned while serving overseas. I'd like to take a moment to introduce each of them to you, as we celebrate their service with deep gratitude. Meet Staff Sergeant Joseph P. Farrell
Staff Sergeant Joseph P. Farrell entered active duty on January 26, 1966. He was trained as a dental specialist and assigned to the 377th Military Hospital at Tan Son Nhut Air Base in the Republic of Vietnam. On behalf of a grateful nation and the Congress of the United States, thank you. It was my honor to present Staff Sergeant Joseph P. Farrell (USAF) with the following medals: - The Air Force Commendation Medal
Seaman 1st Class Mallon entered active duty on August 16, 1953, and was assigned to the USS Hancock and the Special Weapons Unit – Pacific Fleet, which at the time was instrumental to the Department of Defense's nuclear mission. He served our country with honor and courage. It was my privilege to present Seaman 1st Class Richard Thomas Mallon (USN) with the following medals: - The Navy Good Conduct Medal
The year was 1966. 1st Lieutenant Skidmore entered active duty on April 6 and accepted his commission as a 2nd Lieutenant with the 222nd Combat Aviation Battalion. He served overseas in Vietnam one full year as a parachutist, participating in four major campaigns. Skidmore was promoted to 1st Lieutenant on May 25, 1968. Our nation is grateful for Frank’s dedicated and distinguished service. It was my honor to present 1st Lieutenant Frank Mather Skidmore (USA) with the following medals. - The Bronze Star Medal
It was his 18th birthday when Petty Officer 3rd Class Smith entered active duty on August 25, 1973. He was stationed aboard the USS Mars as a radioman. In April 1975, he participated in Operation Frequent Wind, in which U.S. troops helped to evacuate 7,000 American civilians and Vietnamese from the City of Saigon before the invasion of the North Vietnamese. We can never repay you for your service, but we are grateful. Petty Officer 3rd Class Daryl Smith (USN) is an American hero, and it was my honor to present him with the following medals: - The National Defense Service Medal |
