Area veterans honored for service

Three veterans received medals and a fourth was recognized for his longevity.

By Michael Lang The Vidette • September 11, 2018 7:00 pm
Michael Lang | Twin Harbors Newspaper Group Above, Commander Kyle Winkle, from left, of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2455 in Montesano, presents Ambassador for Peace medals to Korean War veterans Herb Beck of Montesano and Maurice Fox and Lloyd Jorgensen, both of Aberdeen, during a ceremony Aug. 21 at the VFW hall in Montesano. At left, Grant Edwards receives recognition from Winkle for his 60-year membership at the VFW. Edwards, 99, is believed to be the oldest veteran in the county.
Michael Lang | Twin Harbors Newspaper Group Above, Commander Kyle Winkle, from left, of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2455 in Montesano, presents Ambassador for Peace medals to Korean War veterans Herb Beck of Montesano and Maurice Fox and Lloyd Jorgensen, both of Aberdeen, during a ceremony Aug. 21 at the VFW hall in Montesano. At left, Grant Edwards receives recognition from Winkle for his 60-year membership at the VFW. Edwards, 99, is believed to be the oldest veteran in the county.

Four area veterans were honored for their service Aug. 21 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2455 in Montesano.

Herb Beck, of Montesano, and Maurice Fox and Lloyd Jorgensen, both of Aberdeen, received Ambassador For Peace medals for their service during the Korean War.

“This commemorative medal is an expression of appreciation from the Korean government to American service men and women who served in the Korean War,” according to the state Department of Veterans Affairs website.

Grant Edwards, of Aberdeen, was recognized for 60 years of membership at the VFW post. At age 99, he is believed to be the oldest veteran in Grays Harbor County. He served in World War II and the Korean War.

Michael Lang | Twin Harbors Newspaper Group Commander Kyle Winkle, from left, of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2455 in Montesano, presents a letter from VFW Commander-in-Chief Vincent “B.J.” Lawrence to Grant Edwards, right, during a ceremony Monday, Aug. 21, 2018, at the VFW hall in Montesano. The letter acknowledges Edwards’ 60 years of membership with the Montesano post. At 99 years old, he is believed to be the oldest veteran in Grays Harbor County. As a Marine, he was a hospital corpsman during World War II and the Korean War.

Michael Lang | Twin Harbors Newspaper Group Commander Kyle Winkle, from left, of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2455 in Montesano, presents a letter from VFW Commander-in-Chief Vincent “B.J.” Lawrence to Grant Edwards, right, during a ceremony Monday, Aug. 21, 2018, at the VFW hall in Montesano. The letter acknowledges Edwards’ 60 years of membership with the Montesano post. At 99 years old, he is believed to be the oldest veteran in Grays Harbor County. As a Marine, he was a hospital corpsman during World War II and the Korean War.

Michael Lang | The Vidette The Ambassador For Peace medal is for members of the military who served during the Korean War. On Monday, Aug. 21, 2018, Herb Beck of Montesano and Maurice Fox and Lloyd Jorgensen, both of Aberdeen, received the award at the Montesano Veterans of Foreign Wars hall in Montesano. “This commemorative medal is an expression of appreciation from the Korean government to American service men and women who served in the Korean War,” according to the state Department of Veterans Affairs website.

Michael Lang | The Vidette The Ambassador For Peace medal is for members of the military who served during the Korean War. On Monday, Aug. 21, 2018, Herb Beck of Montesano and Maurice Fox and Lloyd Jorgensen, both of Aberdeen, received the award at the Montesano Veterans of Foreign Wars hall in Montesano. “This commemorative medal is an expression of appreciation from the Korean government to American service men and women who served in the Korean War,” according to the state Department of Veterans Affairs website.