U.S. Army Air Force World War II veteran Edwin Smith received his military service medals nearly 78 years after he completed his service to our county.
In a small ceremony at his home in Glasgow, Kentucky, Congressman Brett Guthrie presented Smith with the American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and the World War II Honorable Discharge “Ruptured Duck” Lapel Pin. These medals were authorized by Congress after the war concluded and had never been issued to Smith.
He was also given the Army Air Force patches that would have been worn on his uniform. Additionally, his uniform would have also included a metal wing pin and rank insignia….