The Fourth of July holiday celebrations often includes a time to honor service members, like Marcos Torres, who selflessly took the oath to defend the nation. Last week surrounded by friends and family, Congressman Marc Veasey presented Torres with the Purple Heart and additional medals he earned during his service in the United States Army from 1948-1951, and during the Korean War.
In addition to the Purple Heart, Torres received the Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars, Combat Infantryman Badge 1st Award, and the United Nations Service Medal.
