77 Fil-Am Veterans Awarded Congressional Gold Medal

PHOTO: Consul General to Honolulu Joselito A. Jimeno attended the second batch of the World War II Filipino Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Presentation at the Filipino Community Center in Waipahu, Hawaii on 26 January 2019.

The historic recognition was attended by around 350 guests mostly from the Filipino-American Community in Hawaii. Other guests who graced the event include Hawaii Transportation Director Jade Butay representing Governor David Ige, Deputy Commander of the United States Pacific Command Lieutenant General Bryan Fenton, retired U.S. Major Generals Antonio Taguba and James Hirai.

The Congressional Gold Medal was awarded to 77 Filipino-American veterans. (Honolulu PCG photos)