Pete Celentano of Jackson and Michael Vaccaro of Middletown braved danger and earned medals in Vietnam, but lost paperwork left them unrecognized.

NEPTUNE -- Many Vietnam veterans returning home from the war remember getting spit on, with no parade no hero's welcome.

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — On Friday, Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ4) presented the Bronze Star to ... Republic of Vietnam during the period of August 1971 to April 1972.” However, the medal itself ...

“While Major Capers was awarded the Bronze Star, later upgraded ... Why didn’t I get the Medal of Honor? It’s never happened before.” After his ordeal in Vietnam, Capers spent a year ...

the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea), the Vietnam Service Medal (with one bronze campaign star) and the Honorable Reserve Discharge Button. The medals were presented by U.S. Rep.

He served in Korea and Vietnam, earning the Silver Star for gallantry in action, four Bronze Stars with V-device for valor, two Purple Hearts for wounds received in action, two Air Medals ...

Maj. James Capers’ bravery helped his men survive an enemy attack. Now South Carolina’s congressional delegation is asking ...