100-year-old Williamsville WWII veteran honored with medals after 80 years (opens original article in a new tab)

A 100-year-old Williamsville WWII veteran was finally awarded medals he was meant to receive in 1946 after an 80-year delay, with the help of Congressman Tim Kennedy.

• George L. Klein, a 100-year-old Williamsville WWII veteran, was awarded medals he was meant to receive in 1946 after an 80-year delay
• Congressman Tim Kennedy initiated a formal inquiry to the National Personnel Records Center and other military agencies to secure the medals
• Klein received the World War II Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, Honorable Discharge Button, and Philippine Liberation Medal on his 100th birthday