Washington, July 8 -- Congresswoman Laura Gillen issued the following press release:
Yesterday, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) presented Robert Schildkraut with the National Defense Service Medal that his late father, Marvin Schildkraut, earned in recognition of his honorable service in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Following Marvin's passing, the medal was lost, leaving a meaningful piece of the family's history missing. The National Defense Service Medal was awarded to Marvin Schildkraut upon his honorable discharge in June 1955.
"Our veterans make extraordinary sacrifices in service to our nation and their legacy deserves to be honored," said Rep. Gillen. "It was a privilege to help reunite Robert Schildkraut with his late f...