Washington, March 23 -- Representative John W. Mannion issued the following press release:
Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today presented long-overdue military honors to Utica resident Frank J. Filippelli, Jr., a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War. Filippelli, a Disabled American Veteran, was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal in recognition of his service, sacrifice, and bravery in combat.
These medals, earned in 1969, had never been formally received.
Representative John W. Mannion said, "Frank Filippelli earned the Purple Heart and Bronze Star through extraordinary bravery and sacrifice during the Vietnam War and after many years these important medals are now with him and his family. It is my ...