Praying, Living, & Loving the Franciscan Way
Sister Beatrice Smith, OSF was honored to receive her brother’s medal for service in the Korean War. The medal was issued in appreciation by the South Korean Government. PFC George Smith was a paratrooper killed in action in 1951. He was 18 years old. Senator Ron Johnson presented the medal to the family on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi Motherhouse, South Lake Drive, Milwaukee, WI. Mary Herrick, first cousin of Sister Beatrice, excels in family genealogy. She discovered the availability of the medal and arranged the event. Kim Dae-jung, President of the Republic of Korea wrote the Letter of Appreciation to all Veterans or Family members who served in the Korean War. Any U.S. service member who served in combat in Korea during the war can qualify for the medal.
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