Senator Mark Pryor Press Releases

WASHINGTON D.C. – Senator Mark Pryor today said he is honored to be receiving an award by the March of Dimes and looking forward to presenting James Travis with several overdue medals he earned during World War II.

On Thursday, November 9th, Senator Pryor will present James Travis of Huntsville, AR with several military awards as a result of his service at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. During a Town Hall Meeting hosted by Pryor in Huntsville, AR, Travis asked the Senator to investigate his eligibility for the Bronze Star Medal. In addition to the Bronze Star, Pryor learned the veteran should have also received the Distinguished Service Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Combat Infantry Badge 1st Award and Army Lapel button. Pryor will present the awards to Travis. The event is closed to press due to Travis’ health.

At 6 pm CT, Senator Pryor will speak at the March of Dimes Gala, where he will receive the 2006 Citizen of the Year Award. Congressmen Boozman, Ross and Snyder will also participate. The event will take place at the Peabody Hotel in Little Rock, AR.

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		November 9, 2006 Press Release Trip Advisory – Thursday, November 9th WASHINGTON D.C. – Senator Mark Pryor today said he is honored to be receiving an award by the March of Dimes and looking forward to presenting James Travis with several overdue medals he earned during World War II. On Thursday, November 9th, Senator Pryor will present James Travis of Huntsville, AR with several military awards as a result of his service at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. During a Town Hall Meeting hosted by Pryor in Huntsville, AR, Travis asked the Senator to investigate his eligibility for the Bronze Star Medal. In addition to the Bronze Star, Pryor learned the veteran should have also received the Distinguished Service Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Combat Infantry Badge 1st Award and Army Lapel button. Pryor will present the awards to Travis. The event is closed to press due to Travis’ health. At 6 pm CT, Senator Pryor will speak at the March of Dimes Gala, where he will receive the 2006 Citizen of the Year Award. Congressmen Boozman, Ross and Snyder will also participate. The event will take place at the Peabody Hotel in Little Rock, AR. ###