Feenstra Obtains Six Military Medals and Accolades for Late World War II Veteran from Sioux City
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) announced that his office helped obtain six military medals and pins for the late Edward Motz – a veteran from Sioux City – who earned these accolades while serving our country in Italy and the Aleutian Islands during World War II.
Feenstra’s office presented the medals to Denny and Robert Motz, two of Edward’s sons, and Curtis Motz, Edward’s grandson, in Sioux City on Monday March 24th.
“Our veterans are heroes who deserve our deepest appreciation for their service to our country and the sacrifices they made to defend our values and freedoms. Ensuring that our veterans are properly recognized for their heroism and patriotism is important to me and the least that we can do as a grateful nation,” said Rep. Feenstra. “I’m glad that we could help the family of World War II veteran Edward Motz obtain six military medals and accolades that he earned while serving our country. I encourage any veteran or family member to contact our office online at Feenstra.House.Gov or by phone at 202-225-4426 if we can be helpful with navigating the VA or receiving earned medals. I will always stand with our veterans and work to ensure that they receive the high-quality healthcare, benefits, and support that they deserve.”
“I thank Congressman Feenstra and his office for getting my late grandfather the military medals he earned from his service during World War II. This recognition was a long time coming and honors the commitment that he made to our country so many years ago,” said Curtis Motz, Edward Motz’s grandson. “I encourage anyone who needs help with cutting through red tape at the federal level or getting military medals to contact Congressman Feenstra’s office. I appreciate his work for our veterans.”
The medals and accolades secured include the WWII Victory Medal, the WWII Honorable Service Lapel button, the Good Conduct Medal, the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal & the Bronze Star Attachment, the American Campaign Medal, and the Marksman Badge & Carbine Bar.
Pictured from left to right are Wes Fopma with Congressman Randy Feenstra’s office, Robert Motz, Curtis Motz, and Denny Motz.
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