Tag: Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
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Veterans presented with medals
Two local veterans have been honored for their service to the nation. August DeVico of Howell received the New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal in recognition of his service in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Joshua Avilleria of Jackson received the New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal in recognition…
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Milltown woman’s veteran family members honored posthumously
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer LAWRENCEVILLE — Clutching her wedding photo taken on Sept. 8, 1945, Marie Rittman proudly accepted posthumous New Jersey Distinguished Service Medals (NJDSM) for four men she holds dear to her heart. Those men are her husband, Pfc. Henry W. Rittman, who served in infantry combat with the U.S. Army during World…
