Ridge—In a ceremony held on Veterans Day, Congressman Tim Bishop present overdue medals to five World War II veterans who reside at Leisure Knolls in Ridge. The ceremony was held in the Clubhouse during a meeting of the Leisure Knolls American Legion. These medals were secured by Congressman Bishop’s office by his two caseworkers who are assigned specifically to assist veterans.

“Although more than 60 years have passed since the end of World War II, it is never too late to honor some of our nation’s heroes,” Congressman Bishop said. “We must also strive to help those who have worn our nation’s uniform everyday, not just Veterans Day.”

The veterans and medals are:

Cpl. Frederick Hess

• Good Conduct Medal
• National Defense Service Medal

Cpl. Joseph Dieringer

• Good Conduct Medal
• European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
• WW-II Victory Medal
• Honorable Service Lapel Button
• New York State Medal for Merit

MM3/c Thomas J. Boylan

• American Defense Service Medal w/clasp
• American Campaign Medal
• WW-II Victory Medal
• Navy Discharge Button
• Honorable Service Lapel Button
• Ordered New York State Medal for Merit

Pfc. Bernard Sirota

• Bronze Star Medal
• Good Conduct Medal
• American Campaign Medal
• European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
• WW-II Victory Medal
• Combat Infantryman Badge
• Honorable Service Lapel Button
• New York State Conspicuous Service Cross

MM3 Joseph Argento

• American Campaign Medal
• Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal
• Navy Occupation Medal
• WW-II Victory Medal
• New York State Medal for Merit

Photo: L to R—Pfc. Bernard Sirota, Cpl. Frederick Hess, Congressman Tim Bishop, MM3/c Thomas J. Boylan, Cpl. Joseph Dieringer, and MM3 Joseph Argento.