Four veterans were honored Sunday, April 27 for their military service to the United States of America.
Staff Sergeant Dale Merworth of Sidney received the Vietnam Cross of Military Service. Dale received two Purple Hearts from his time serving in the Vietnam War while serving in the United States Army. The military cross is the most prized award given by the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Specialists 4 Jimmy Martin of Comanche received the Vietnam National Defense Medal for his service in the United States Army. 3rd Class Petty Officer Gary Morrison from Gustine also received the Vietnam National Defense Medal for his service in the United States Coast Guard, and Staff Sergeant Jerry Bye from Gatesville received the American Patriot Medal for his two tours during the Iraq Campaign and Global War on Terror while serving in the United States Army.
“The Major George B. Erath 2679 U.D.C. is very proud to bestow medals upon these brave men who have given so much to protect our country,” said the UDC Chapter in a press release. “It is an honor to bestow these medals of Military Service upon those who, by faithful devotion and patriotic military service to country in time of war, have exemplified courage and loyalty which reflect honor upon himself as well as upon his Confederate Ancestor. These decorations have been established as a testimonial to the patriotic devotion of worthy Confederate Soldiers and their descendants.”