At 100 years old, Navy Veteran presented Bronze Star Medal

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 At 100 years old, Navy Veteran presented Bronze Star Medal

    By Yonca Poyraz-Dogan Navy Office of Information Public Affairs Oct 16, 2018 0



WASHINGTON

World War II Navy veteran Wilbur F. Hoffman was presented the Bronze Star Medal Sept. 29 in his hometown of Livingston, New Jersey, for his heroic actions on USS Hughes (DD 410) when it was hit by a bomb.

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Greg Slavonic, who joined the award ceremony at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Livingston, said that it was a distinct honor to attend the ceremony.

“It was a distinct honor to attend the Bronze Star Medal award ceremony for Chief Water Tender Wilbur Hoffman in his hometown of Livingston, New Jersey. He was recognized for his heroics aboard the USS Hughes (DD 410) more than 70 years ago. Sailors like Chief Hoffman serve as an example to those serving today on the true meaning of ‘duty, honor, country’.”

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Good on this ol' guy!