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Moolenaar Presents Honors to Vietnam Veteran

July 27, 2016

Today in Midland, Congressman John Moolenaar presented Ronald Hnizda of Roscommon with service medals he earned for his Army service in Vietnam.

Hnizda received The Bronze Star Medal, The National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with Two Bronze Service Stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with Device, the Marksman Badge with the Rifle Bar, and the Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemorative Pin.

Hnizda was drafted into the Army in February of 1970 and he served through December of 1971, having achieved the rank of sergeant.

Hnizda received the Bronze Star Medal for his work in Vietnam designing a computer system that assigned pilots to the cities where their skills were needed the most. He used skills that he learned studying computer science at Ferris State University, which he graduated from in 1969.

The certificate accompanying the Bronze Star Medal commends Hnizda for his "exemplary performance of duty against hostile force" and says that he represented "the finest traditions of military service."

Veterans who have not received awards they earned for their service to our country are encouraged to contact Congressman Moolenaar's office for assistance at (989) 631-2552.

(Congressman Moolenaar presents military service medals to Vietnam veteran Ronald Hnizda of Roscommon. Pictured from left to right are Cheryl Hnizda, who is Ronald's wife, Ronald Hnizda, and Congressman Moolenaar.)

(Vietnam veteran Ronald Hnizda with wife and grandkids, and Congressman John Moolenaar.)

(The certificate accompanying the Bronze Star Medal.)

Issues:Veterans