under Governors Allen, Wilder, and Robb. He improved the Virginia Army and Air National Guard. They were ranked as the best in the country. His military career spanned 51 years and he was awarded several military medals. In World War II, he received the Bronze Star and Combat Infantryman's Badge for his service during the Battle of the Bulge and the Ardennes (France) Campaign. He was awarded the State of Virginia's highest medal, Virginia Distinguished Service Medal, three times. In 2001, HJ66ER was passed by both the State House of Delegates and the Senate as an expression of respect for his accomplishments. In November 2010, the landing strip at Fort Pickett was named after him.
under Governors Allen, Wilder, and Robb. He improved the Virginia Army and Air National Guard. They were ranked as the best in the country. His military career spanned 51 years and he was awarded several military medals. In World War II, he received the Bronze Star and Combat Infantryman's Badge for his service during the Battle of the Bulge and the Ardennes (France) Campaign. He was awarded the State of Virginia's highest medal, Virginia Distinguished Service Medal, three times. In 2001, HJ66ER was passed by both the State House of Delegates and the Senate as an expression of respect for his accomplishments. In November 2010, the landing strip at Fort Pickett was named after him.
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