{"id":11634,"date":"2015-07-18T09:00:10","date_gmt":"2015-07-18T13:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/?p=11634"},"modified":"2015-07-16T14:33:43","modified_gmt":"2015-07-16T18:33:43","slug":"congressmen-latta-awards-u-s-army-veteran-mark-kovach-for-exemplary-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/congressmen-latta-awards-u-s-army-veteran-mark-kovach-for-exemplary-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Congressmen Latta Awards U.S. Army Veteran Mark Kovach for Exemplary Service"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Latta<\/a><\/p>\n

On Monday, July 6, 2015 at the Civilian Marksmanship Program First Shot Ceremony of the National Trophy Pistol and Rifle Matches in Port Clinton, Congressman Bob Latta (OH\u201305) presented retired U.S. Army Veteran Mark Kovach with awards recognizing his distinct service as combat veteran in Vietnam.<\/p>\n

\u201cMark walked a selfless path in service to our country. His devotedness to protecting and preserving the freedoms and values we hold dear have been demonstrated through his actions, and his steadfast dedication,\u201d said Rep. Latta. \u201cI am privileged and grateful to be here to award him with overdue recognition of his incredible courage and invaluable service to this nation.\u201d<\/p>\n

For his exemplary service, Mr. Kovach was awarded the Purple Heart with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with Three Bronze Service Stars, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal Unit Citation \u2013 First Class.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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