Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Presides Over Bronze Star Ceremony To Richmond Hill World War II Veteran James Nash
April 14, 2008
(JAMAICA, NY)–Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) of the Sixth Congressional District in his Jamaica District Office, presided over the Bronze Star ceremony for local Richmond Hill resident, World War II Veteran, United States Army, Private First Class (PFC) James Nash. In March, PFC Nash contacted Congressman Meeks for assistance in receiving the Bronze Star he had earned nearly 64 years ago. After a request by Congressman Meeks for a review of PFC Nash's military service record, which was partially destroyed in a fire on July 12, 1973, a portion of Mr. Nash’s record was recovered and the Department of the Army discovered that PFC Nash was entitled to receive a Bronze Star.
PFC Nash was presented with the Bronze Star today. "It is truly an honor and a privilege for me to preside over this ceremony for James Nash," stated Meeks. "PFC Nash served in Dusseldorf, as part of the Central European, Rhineland Campaign and during the Occupation of Germany at the age of 18, in the Communications Division as a Switch Board Operator. Mr. Nash served our country at a time that freedom was uncertain. We are a grateful nation for the sacrifices that Mr. Nash made on behalf of our great country."
PFC Nash who was flanked by his son James Nash Jr., daughter Elizabeth Nash Mostert, daughter-in-law Janeth Nash and his youngest granddaughter Emily 3 ½ years old, shared words of wisdom for the young soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. "Write letters to your parents and loved ones, it is very important that you share with them your experiences in letters," stated Nash. "Also make sure that when you depart from the service that you take full advantage of the GI Bill and any benefits the government provides."
The Bronze Star is awarded for heroic or meritorious achievement or service in connection with operations against the enemy. Mr. Nash is also the recipient of the Army of Occupation Medal, the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. He received an honorable discharge July 1946. Mr. Nash has been a resident of Queens for twenty years and has three children and four grandchildren.
If you are a veteran and believe you may be entitled to medals we encourage you to please contact the Office of Congressman Gregory W. Meeks at (718) 725.6000 for assistance.
PFC Nash was presented with the Bronze Star today. "It is truly an honor and a privilege for me to preside over this ceremony for James Nash," stated Meeks. "PFC Nash served in Dusseldorf, as part of the Central European, Rhineland Campaign and during the Occupation of Germany at the age of 18, in the Communications Division as a Switch Board Operator. Mr. Nash served our country at a time that freedom was uncertain. We are a grateful nation for the sacrifices that Mr. Nash made on behalf of our great country."
PFC Nash who was flanked by his son James Nash Jr., daughter Elizabeth Nash Mostert, daughter-in-law Janeth Nash and his youngest granddaughter Emily 3 ½ years old, shared words of wisdom for the young soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. "Write letters to your parents and loved ones, it is very important that you share with them your experiences in letters," stated Nash. "Also make sure that when you depart from the service that you take full advantage of the GI Bill and any benefits the government provides."
The Bronze Star is awarded for heroic or meritorious achievement or service in connection with operations against the enemy. Mr. Nash is also the recipient of the Army of Occupation Medal, the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. He received an honorable discharge July 1946. Mr. Nash has been a resident of Queens for twenty years and has three children and four grandchildren.
If you are a veteran and believe you may be entitled to medals we encourage you to please contact the Office of Congressman Gregory W. Meeks at (718) 725.6000 for assistance.