Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs honors World War II Sailor after 70 years of waiting

First Class Petty Officer James L. Horton receives recognition in Gallatin

Nashville, TN – Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder presented several medals linked to First Class Petty Officer James L. Horton’s World War II service during a ceremony today.

The event was hosted by Morningside of Gallatin to honor Horton who waited 70 years to receive the medals and recognition for his service onboard the USS Denver in 1943 and 1944.

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