Politics & Government

Congressman MacArthur to Hand Out 7 Medals in Burlington County

He will present the medals to World War II Veteran Theordore Paluch.

Congressman Tom MacArthur will visit Burlington County to present seven medals of recognition to the family members of deceased World War II Veteran Theodore Paluch on Monday.

The ceremony takes place at 3:30 p.m. at 108 Greenbriar Road in Delran.

Paluch fought in the Europe, Africa, and Middle Eastern campaigns and was a survivor of the Malmedy Massacre in the Battle of the Bulge.

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Paluch’s family contacted MacArthur for assistance to collect his overdue medals.

Medals presented: Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middel Eastern Campaign medal and Bronze Star, World War II Victory Medal, Honorable Service Lapel Button WWII, Sharpshooter Badge and Carbine Bar, Marksman Badge and Rifle Bar.

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