The 93-year-old, who fought in five major battles during the Korean War, said there was an issue with his paperwork, but he never forgot about his award. Now, he finally has his Bronze Star Medal.
A 93-year-old veteran from Corona was recently awarded a Bronze Star Medal for his service in the Korean War after more than seven decades.
"I was overwhelmed with all the publicity and the congressman and so forth," said Mello about his ceremony in March. "They fought at night. You could hear the bugles blowing and the chaos, just to frighten us all," he said. Calvert's office had him fill out paperwork and got the ball rolling. In March, 71 years after Mello was recognized for his heroism on the battlefield, Calvert pinned the Bronze Star on Mello in a ceremony at his retirement home, surrounded by his children and friends.
Korean War Vet From Corona Finally Gets His Bronz George Mello
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