For Release: Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661

U.S. CONGRESSMAN JERRY COSTELLO PRESENTS MILITARY MEDALS TO MARION VETERAN

Marion, IL - A Marion veteran was honored by receiving his military medals on Monday, March 28, 2005  by U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello, (D-IL). Congressman Costello presented the medals to William Deem and his family at a ceremony held in the City Council Chambers at the Marion City Hall.

Mr. Deem served in the U.S. Army in Korea. Among the medals Congressman Costello awarded to Mr. Deem are the: Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal and the Marksman Badge and Rifle Bar. Mr. Deem contacted Congressman Costello's office asking for his assistance in securing his medals.

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