Today, Gov. Schwarzenegger awarded the Governor's POW/MIA National Memorial Commemorative Medallion to U.S. Army Corporal Ben Waldron, who served in WWII and was held Prisoner of War for over three years. The original Governor's POW/MIA National Memorial Commemorative Medallion that was awarded to Corporal Waldron was stolen from his home along with other personal effects, including the journal he kept while being held prisoner. The Governor will contribute $5,000 of his own money towards the reward fund for the recovery of Corporal Waldron's stolen items. This photo was taken today in the Council Room, State Capitol, Sacramento, CA.
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger presents U.S. Army Corporal Ben Waldron with the Governor's POW/MIA National Memorial Commemorative Medallion. (Photo Credit: William Foster, Office of Governor Schwarzenegger)
For high resolution copies of this photo please contact Gena Grebitus, Press Office of Governor Schwarzenegger, gena.grebitus@gov.ca.gov.
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February 9, 2007
NEWS FROM THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE
