Linda Sánchez Names Cerritos Man “Veteran of the Month” (April 18, 2012)
Cerritos, CA – In continuing her veterans' outreachprogram, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) today named World War II veteranand Cerritos resident Floyd Freeman as the 39th CongressionalDistrict's "Veteran of the Month" for April 2012.
Floyd Freeman joined United States Army in July of 1943 andserved in WWII with I Company, 275th Infantry Regiment and the 370thMedical Battalion of the 70th Infantry Division in France andGermany. Mr. Freeman first trained and served in the infantry, andeventually became a medic and a Chaplain's Assistant. Mr. Freemanreceived an Honorable Discharge in May 1946.
"It is an honor to recognize Mr. Freeman for his serviceto our country in World War II," said Congresswoman Sánchez. "Thereason they call Mr. Freeman's generation the ‘Greatest Generation' is becausetheir sacrifice won the war and preserved the freedoms we enjoy today. Weowe Mr. Freeman a huge debt of gratitude for the bravery he showed."
For his service, Mr. Freeman wasawarded the Bronze Star, the Good Conduct Medal, the American CampaignMedal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with two bronzeservice stars, and the World War II Victory Medal. Following his militaryservice, Mr. Freeman started a successful travel agency.
To see a picture of Mr. Freeman receiving his "Veteran ofthe Month" award, click here.
Congresswoman Sánchez' "Veteran of the Month" program iscoordinated by her Veterans Advisory Council, composed of distinguishedveterans from across the district. Each month, a veteran will be recognized forservice overseas and here at home. For more information regarding the "Veteranof the Month Program" please contact (562) 860-5050.
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