| Above:
Ron (left) applauds World War II veteran John Cannon (right)
as he receives his Bronze Star. |
| Below: Ron
stands with John and his family and friends following
the awards presentation. |
|
Portland,
Ore. -- Ron presents an overdue Bronze Star and
other medals to John Cannon, a World War II veteran, for his
heroic actions in the Philippines in 1945. Cannon is a veteran
of several campaigns in the Pacific Theater of Operations, having
served a total of 26 years in active and reserve duty for the
Army. In addition to the Bronze Star, Cannon also received the
Good Conduct Medal, the American Defense Service Medal, an Asiatic-Pacific
Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, a Combat Infantryman
Badge 1st Award, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 2 service
stars, and other medals he did not receive upon his discharge. |
