Hartwell honored

George “Bud” Hartwell, 99, of New Madrid, was presented with the World War II Victory Medal and Honorable Service Lapel Button by U.S. Rep. Jason Smith Thursday at the American Legion Hall in New Madrid. When Hartwell was discharged from the army in December 1945, he held the rank of corporal but never received a proper medal ceremony in the haste to bring soldiers home. For he complete story, see the weekend edition of the Standard Democrat.

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George “Bud” Hartwell, 99, of New Madrid, was presented with the World War II Victory Medal and Honorable Service Lapel Button by U.S. Rep. Jason Smith Thursday at the American Legion Hall in New Madrid. When Hartwell was discharged from the army in December 1945, he held the rank of corporal but never received a proper medal ceremony in the haste to bring soldiers home. For he complete story, see the weekend edition of the Standard Democrat.