Linda Sánchez Names Cerritos Man “Veteran of the Month” for April

Cerritos resident Floyd Freeman, a World War II veteran, has been selected as the 39^th Congressional District’s “Veteran of the Month” for April 2012, according to Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) office.

Freeman joined United States Army in July 1943 and served in WWII with I Company, 275^th Infantry Regiment and the 370^thMedical Battalion of the 70^th Infantry Division in France and Germany. He first trained and served in the infantry, and eventually became a medic and a Chaplain’s Assistant. Freeman received an Honorable Discharge in May 1946.

“It is an honor to recognize Mr. Freeman for his service to our country in World War II,” said Congresswoman Sánchez. “The reason they call Mr. Freeman’s generation the ‘Greatest Generation’ is because their sacrifice won the war and preserved the freedoms we enjoy today. We owe Mr. Freeman a huge debt of gratitude for the bravery he showed.”

For his service, Freeman was awarded the Bronze Star, the Good Conduct Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars, and the World War II Victory Medal. After his time in the military, Freeman started a successful travel agency. 

Congresswoman Sánchez’ “Veteran of the Month” program is coordinated by her Veterans Advisory Council, composed of distinguished veterans from across the district. Each month, a veteran will be recognized for service overseas and here at home. For more information regarding the “Veteran of the Month Program,” contact (562) 860-5050.