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News12 NJ ReportsDecorated soldier finally receives deserved medal

Smith presents Bordentown man, 88, with POW medal

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HAMILTON, MERCER CO., NJ, Apr 10, 2012 | Jeff Sagnip (609-585-7878) | comments

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  • Cong. Smith and WWII POW, Harry Havens

Rep. Chris Smith today presented World War II veteran Technical Sgt. Harry Havens, 88, with the National Prisoner of War medal.

    The honor was created by Congress in the 1980s to honor servicemen and women held captive during war.

    Havens also holds the Distinguished Service Cross, the country's second highest military honor.

    Click here to read News12 post and watch video.

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