 MEDALS AND COMMENDATIONS EARNED IN COMBAT DURING WORLD WAR IIMedal of Honor (2000) Distinguished Service Cross Bronze Star Purple Heart with cluster and 12 other medals and citations |
1980. Received Certificate of Flag presentation, USS Arizona 1987. Received Veterans of Foreign Wars Congressional Award, Veterans of Foreign Wars 1999. Presented the Spirit of Hope award, the highest honor given by the United Service Organizations, or USO, for epitomizing honor, courage and selfless service 2001. Received Tireless Leadership Award on issues Critical to the Security of the Nation and for Extraordinary Contributions to the Well Being of the Men and Women of the U.S. Armed Forces, Department of Defense 2003. Presented the Sonny Montgomery Award from the National Guard Bureau for exceptional support of the nation's defense 2003. Honored for combat heroism and for public service and statesmanship during the 60th anniversary reunion of the legendary 442nd Regimental Combat Team 2005. Received the American Patriot Award for his work in ensuring the security of the United States, from the National Defense University Foundation 2004. Received Outstanding Legislator of the Year Award, Association of the U.S. Army Outstanding Legislator of the Year Award 2005. Received the Lifetime Achievement Award for advancement of aerospace, from the Air Force Association 2006. Presented the Naval Heritage Award for significant support of U.S. sea services, from the United States Navy Memorial Foundation |
