For Release: Thursday, November 21, 2002
Contact: Frank Miles: (202) 225-5661

U.S. CONGRESSMAN JERRY COSTELLO PRESENTS MEDALS TO ALTON AREA VETERAN

Alton, Illinois -- U.S. Representative Jerry Costello, (D-Ill) presented several military medals on Monday, November 18, 2002 to honor the military service of Charles Antrobus of Alton, Illinois. Costello presented the medals to Mr. Antrobus at the Alton City Hall.

Charles Antrobus, a Korean War veteran, originally volunteered with the US Army and served with the 5th Airborne Rangers. Charles was awarded the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the National Defense Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal.

Mr. Antrobus contacted Congressman Costello's office to help get him his medals after he attempted to do so on his own.

Costello said that "securing medals for our veterans is one of the most highest honors I have while I serve as a US Congressman."

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