Special awards of recognition were presented to all WW-II
veterans in attendance or to their next of kin. The plaques read
as: In Appreciation of
Faithful & Dedicated Service
In Securing Freedom & World Peace
Master
of Ceremonies John Ceballos prepares to call the awardees forward, each in turn
Waiting In The Wings [l-r] John Coates and Angel Romero along with escort
"China Boy" Lopez wait to be called
Angel Romero is escorted to the front by "China Boy"
John confers an award on Angel Romero (Co G)
Lt Col Bob Chisolm (Ret.) was an enlisted man in I
Co during WW-II
John
Ceballos congratulates Bob Chisolm on his award
Bob Chisolm and Angel Romero congratulate
one another
James Carter unit unknown
Capt Bob Speers (Ret.) was an enlisted man in Hq
2nd in WW-II
Ralph King was next to be up front
George Shenkle (Co E) accepts his award
John
Coates (Medic, Co. C & Hq 1st) is all smiles as he collects his
honors
All El Paso photos are a mixture of work by Lois Andrews,
Joe Hill, Dick O'Donnell and Manuel Piņa. Individual credits have not been
given.
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