Photo by Spc. Reese Von Rogatsz | 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division | 01.30.2013
U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler pins the Silver Star medal onto William V. Wuorinen during an award ceremony held at Naselle-Grays River Valley School, Naselle, Wash., Jan. 30. The award was given for his "gallantry in action" between March 16, 1953, and March 17, 1953, while serving as an infantryman. Wuorinen was assigned to 1st Platoon, Company L, 3rd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd......
Photo by Spc. Reese Von Rogatsz | 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division | 01.30.2013
Silver Star recipient, William V. Wuorinen (center left), is surrounded by soldiers from 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division along with the unit's rear detachment commander and former platoon leader, Capt. Michael Centola (left), and retired Lt. Col. Gil Blue (right), after an award ceremony held at Naselle-Grays River Valley School,......
Photo by Spc. Reese Von Rogatsz | 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division | 01.30.2013
(From left to right) Capt. Michael Centola, rear detachment commander of 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, representing Southwest Washington's 3rd District, William V. Wuorinen, Silver Star recipient, and retired Lt. Col. Gil Blue, after an award ceremony held at Naselle-Grays River Valley School,......
Photo by Spc. Reese Von Rogatsz | 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division | 01.30.2013
U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler pins the Silver Star Medal onto William V. Wuorinen during an award ceremony held at Naselle-Grays River Valley School, Naselle, Wash., Jan. 30. The award was given for his "gallantry in action" between March 16, 1953, and March 17, 1953, while serving as an infantryman. Wuorinen was assigned to 1st Platoon, Company L, 3rd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd......
Photo by Spc. Reese Von Rogatsz | 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division | 01.30.2013
Several hundred community members, well-wishers, dignitaries and friends gathered to view the presentation of the Silver Star Medal to William V. Wuorinen at an award ceremony held at Naselle-Grays River Valley School, Naselle, Wash., Jan. 30. The award was given for his "gallantry in action" between March 16, 1953, and March 17, 1953, while serving as an infantryman. Wuorinen was assigned to......
