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Ocean City Veteran Honored For Vietnam Service And Continued Advocacy
U.S. Army Capt. Ken Byerly earned a Bronze Star in Vietnam and now advocates for veterans who were never welcomed home.
Ocean City, NJ — From their time in uniform to their everyday contributions in our neighborhoods, veterans embody service in so many forms. Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to share stories of veterans making a difference in the places we call home.
This story was submitted by Jean Byerly, who nominated U.S. Army Capt. Ken Byerly of Ocean City. To share your own message of gratitude, click here to answer a few questions and we'll take it from there.
Tell us about the veteran's service.
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Vietnam veteran with a Bronze Star who continues to advocate for his Vietnam fellow servicemen. He has written two books about his service in Vietnam.
How do you know the veteran?
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[I'm] his wife, who is extremely proud of him.
What makes the veteran someone your community should know about?
As a member of his local American Legion, he tries to be welcoming to all vets, but especially the Vietnam vets who were never welcomed home or recognized for their service!
What three words best describe the veteran?
Humble. Loving. Patriotic.
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