Oxford World War II Veteran Recognized for Service

An Oxford World War II veteran was presented with a Bronze Star on Wednesday for his service during the war, the Republican-American reports.

Vahan Hovey, 88, was presented with the medal at the Oxford Senior Center during an early Veterans Day celebration.

Hovey, who already has six medals was contacted by the U.S. Department of Veterans last year saying they were searching for qualified veterans who may not have received their medals, the paper reports.

The veteran was 20-years-old in 1942 when his platoon was raided by over 5,000 German troops, the paper reports. He was held as a prisoner of war till the war ended in 1945. Once Hovey returned home, he pursued a degree in economics from Cornell University and started a business in Mount Vernon, N.Y.

He has been living in Oxford since 2006.

Read the full story at the Republican-American.

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