Richard Bell, a 99-year-old veteran and Blackstone resident, poses for pictures in his living room Aug. 24. The World War II veteran was a participant in the Red Ball Express logistical operation during the war. Bell’s great nephew and former reporter Benjamin Sessoms Jr. discovered a year ago his relative never received awards pertaining to his military service and initiated efforts for a formal presentation. Bell received his medals Aug. 26 at the Easter Henrico Recreation Center. Congressman Dave Brat along with Brig. Jeffrey Drushal, Chief off Transportation at Fort Lee, presided over the
Richard Bell, a 99-year-old veteran and Blackstone resident, poses for pictures in his living room Aug. 24. The World War II veteran was a participant in the Red Ball Express logistical operation during the war. Bell’s great nephew and former reporter Benjamin Sessoms Jr. discovered a year ago his relative never received awards pertaining to his military service and initiated efforts for a formal presentation. Bell received his medals Aug. 26 at the Easter Henrico Recreation Center. Congressman Dave Brat along with Brig. Jeffrey Drushal, Chief off Transportation at Fort Lee, presided over the presentation.
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