CIB Awarded IAW WD Circular 269
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: KELLY LIZÁRRAGA
August 14, 2002
(202) 225-1766
MEDIA ADVISORY
ROYBAL-ALLARD WILL HONOR TWO LOCAL VETERANS TOMORROW
Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard will pin medals on two local veterans tomorrow, Thursday, August 15th, in a ceremony at Patriotic Hall, 1816 Figueroa Street, in Los Angeles, at 10:30 a.m.
Mr. Serafin Venegas
Mr. Venegas will be honored for his service during World War II. Born in the United States, Mr. Venegas moved to Mexico with his parents at a young age. In November, 1943, he returned to the United States and enlisted in the U.S. Army, despite speaking no English.
Private First Class Venegas served in Okinawa, Japan under the 382nd Anti-aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion. After three years, Mr. Venegas was honorably discharged from the military on August 12, 1946.
Mr. Venegas will receive the following honors:
Bronze Star Medal for his meritorious achievement in ground combat against the armed enemy in the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign during World War II;
Good Conduct Medal for distinguishing himself among his fellow soldiers by his exemplary conduct, efficiency and fidelity;
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal for being on permanent assignment outside the continental limits of the United States, and for active combat against the enemy;
World War II Victory Medal, for service during World War II;
Combat Infantry Badge for engaging in active ground combat; and
Honorable Service Lapel Button WWII for honorable Federal Military Service.
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When I inquired about members that participated in the Battle of Bataan, the Army Awards Branch stated all members authorized the CIB are required to be infantrymen.
According to the War Department Circular 269, dated 27 October 1943, the requirement is to serve as an infantryman.
Faxed an inquiry to the Congresswoman to determine justification for the CIB to Venegas.
Perhaps a member that lives in California can do the same.
Robert E. Johnson