18 NJ veterans honored with medals
The Rochelle Park American Legion Post held a special ceremony Tuesday to honor 18 of the state's veterans. The veterans received the NJ Distinguished Service Medal, New Jersey's highest military award.
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May 20, 2015, 4:03 AM
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The Rochelle Park American Legion Post held a special ceremony Tuesday to honor 18 of the state's veterans.
The veterans received the NJ Distinguished Service Medal, New Jersey's highest military award.
To be eligible for the award, a veteran must be a New Jersey resident who was honorably discharged and served in combat during wartime.
Eight of the honored veterans reside at the Veterans Memorial Home in Paramus.
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