Residents of a Bay Area senior living community will be showcasing their war memorabilia this Veterans Day. The memories include medals received during the Vietnam War and the uniforms they wore on their backs.
Stoneridge Creek senior living community in Pleasanton is home to 90 World War II, Korean War, Cold War and Vietnam War veterans. Captain Robert Steuben is one the veterans who will display his Vietnam War memorabilia this Veterans Day. Robert served in the Vietnam war. In 1991, he received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal from the president for his service, which is one of the highest decorations one can receive in the military.
Another veteran, Thomas Horton, was in law school when he decided to join the Army in 1965. Six months later, he was in Vietnam where he stayed for 13 months.
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Every tear and patch on these soldiers’ uniforms will be on display this year on Veterans Day at Stoneridge Creek.
