The Washington County Veterans Hall of Fame inducted 24 people during a ceremony Tuesday in Marietta.

¯ SFC Jack Alvarez

For distinguished military service and outstanding community service

Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, the Iraq Campaign Medal with 3 campaign stars, the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal (7th award), Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, and Air Assault Badge

US Army 2006-2017

¯ SP4 Dale E. Bailey ***

For outstanding community service

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the National Defense Medal, and the Army Good Conduct Medal

US Army 1967-1970

¯ PFC James Wallace Booth

For outstanding community service, professional achievement, exceptional veteran and community advocate

National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with campaign star, The Army Good Conduct Medal, Air Assault Badge, and the Combat Infantryman Badge

US Army 1989-1991

¯ RM3 Roy J. Campbell Jr.

For outstanding community service, professional achievement, and exceptional community advocate

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Navy Expeditionary Medal, and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon

US Navy 1983-1987

¯ BU2 James Collins

For outstanding community service and exceptional veteran advocate

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Navy Expeditionary Medal, and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon

US Navy 1982-1987

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¯ 1ST SGT Raymond R. Coss ***

For distinguished military service

Bronze Star, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Presidential Service Badge, the Navy Commendation Medal with distinguished Valor device, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal

US Marine Corps 1956-1959

¯ Staff Sergeant Bruce Haas

For exceptional Veteran and community advocacy

Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Air Force Training Ribbon, and the Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon.

US Air Force 1980-1984

¯ PVT Daniel F. Hall, Gold Star Service Member ***

For distinguished military service

Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, and the World War II Victory Medal

US Army 1943-1944

¯ 1SG Howard Jacobsen

For distinguished military service and for outstanding community service

Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Mast, Meritorious Unit Medal, Good conduct Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal

US Marine Corps 1968-1972 and Army National Guard 1990-1996

¯ 1SG Jeffrey E. Lauer

For outstanding community service

Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Reserve Achievement Medal (4th award), and the Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon.

US Army 1975-1979, Army National Guard 1980-1999

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¯ SW3 Thomas Leach

For outstanding community service and exceptional Veterans advocacy

National Defense Service Medal, and the Navy Good Conduct Medal

US Navy 1968-1974

¯ SP4 Danny K. McCloud

For outstanding Veteran advocacy

National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal

US Army 1969-1972

¯ SGT Louis Morris

For distinguished military service

Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Medal, WWII Victory Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, and the Army of Occupation Medal with Japan bar

US Army 1945-1946

¯ MSG Richard Parsons

For distinguished military service

National Defense Service Medal, The Army Good Conduct Medal (5th award), Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal with distinguished Valor device, and the Bronze Star Medal with distinguished Valor device

US Army 1961-1979

¯ PFC Dennis Loy Phillips ***

For distinguished military service

Purple Heart Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, Army Presidential Unit Citation Award, Army Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge

US Army 1966

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¯ SGT Christopher Piggott

For distinguished military service

Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Marine Good Conduct Medal (2nd award), Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2nd Award), Meritorious Mast, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal

US Marine Corps 1998-2003

¯ EM2 Gary L. Quimby

For outstanding community service and professional achievement

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service in the Dominican Republic, National Defense Service Medal, and the Navy Good Conduct Medal

US Navy 1962-1966

¯ IC3 Steven J. Ross

For outstanding community service

Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2nd award), National Defense Service Medal, and the Navy Good Conduct Medal

US Navy 1986-1990

¯ PFC Earl Sheppard

For distinguished military service

Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct Medal, European- African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge

US Army 1943-1944

¯ PFC James Stone ***

For distinguished military service

Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Europe-Africa-Middle East Campaign Medal with two campaign stars, World War II Victory Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge

US Army 1945-1947

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¯ SGT Wilmer (Eugene) Strahler

For distinguished military service, outstanding community service, and exceptional veteran advocacy

Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart with bronze oak leaf, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60/device, and the Combat Infantryman Badge

US Army 1967-1969

¯ PFC Pearl Swain

For distinguished military service

Bronze Star Medal with distinguished Valor device, Purple Heart Medal, Korean Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, Army Good Conduct Medal, and Combat Infantryman Badge

US Army 1951-1953

¯ CPL Terry W. Varner

For outstanding community service and professional achievement

National Defense Service Medal

US Marine Corps 1953-1956

¯ PVT Eloise White

For Outstanding community service

WWII Victory Medal

US Army Woman’s Corps (WAC) 1945-1946

POSTHUMOUSLY

HONORED

Washington County Veterans

2022 Annual Awards

¯ The Chad D. Wright Memorial Award – Washington County Veteran of the Year

1SG Alfred “Gene” Venham, United States Army

Awarded for his dedicated and enduring service to the Veterans of Washington County. His personal courage, determined attitude, and diligent effort has significantly aided to the betterment of the Veterans of Washington County. Alfred “Gene” Venham actions reflect great credit upon himself, Washington County, and the great State of Ohio.

¯ Washington County Distinguished Service Award

Wilda Horton

Awarded for her dedicated and enduring service to the Veterans of Washington County. Her personal courage, determined attitude, and diligent effort has significantly aided to the betterment of the Veterans of Washington County. Wilda Horton’s actions reflect great credit upon herself, Washington County, and the great State of Ohio.

¯ Washington County Veterans Employer of the Year

Walmart of Marietta, Ohio

In recognition and appreciation of their outstanding commitment to excellence in the hiring and promoting of veterans. Walmart’s actions directly result in the empowerment of the Washington County Veterans Community.

¯ Washington County Veterans Community Service Award

Cody and Amanda Venham

For exceptional meritorious service in support of Washington County Veterans. Their actions directly resulted in the betterment of our local Veterans Community.

¯ Washington County Veterans Hall of Fame Committee Chair Award of Excellence

Chris Meadows of Beltone Hearing Aid Center Marietta, Ohio

For exceptional notable achievement in great support of the Veterans community of Washington County and the Washington County Veterans Hall of Fame.

¯ Washington County Veterans Partner of the Year Award

Marietta Community Foundation

For exceptional meritorious service in support of Washington County Veterans. Their outstanding quality and extraordinary timely service and support directly resulted in the betterment of our local Veterans Community.

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VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION

Office of the County Veterans Service Officers

Commissioners

¯ VP David Fitzgerald-DAV

¯ Secretary Regis Kern-AL

¯ Danny Hills-AMVETS

¯ Larry Proctor-MOPH

¯ Jared Smith-VFW

President of the Commission

Veterans Service Officers

¯ Robert “Fitz” Fitzgerald-ED

¯ Jeffrey “Todd” Farrar

¯ Thomas “Tom” Kukulka

¯ Thomas “Tom” Mullenix

Staff

¯ Emily Maze

¯ Melinda Smith

¯ Carl Davis