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May 12, 2008

West Warwick veteran to receive Bronze Star

A West Warwick resident and Army Veteran of the Vietnam War is set to receive a host of commendations this afternoon, including a Bronze Star.

Joseph B. Machado Jr. will be recognized today “for bravery and valor while serving against an armed enemy of the United States during the Vietnam War,” according to a statement sent from Sen. Jack Reed.

Reed, a member of the Armed Services Committee, will present Machado with a Bronze Star Medal, as well as the Purple Heart Medal with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster; the Army Commendation Medal; the Good Conduct Medal; the National Defense Service Medal; the Vietnam Service Medal with Two Bronze Stars; the Expert Badge with Grenade Bar; the Marksman Badge with Auto Rifle Bar; and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with Device 1960.

The ceremony was set for 2 p.m. today at Reed’s office in Cranston, suite 290.

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 2:14 PM | Permalink

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