Hensarling to Present Medals to Family of Van Zandt County Veteran

WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX), a tireless advocate for our nation’s Veterans and active duty military, will be at the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial Plaza on Tuesday, March 18th to present medals to the family of a Van Zandt County Veteran.  

Mr. Adam Fotenot was a U.S. Army Wagoneer with Company C of the 114th Infantry and Supply Company during World War I. Mr. Fontenot enlisted in the Army in March 1918 at the age of 24 and served in a number of battles and engagements in France until he was honorably discharged in May of 1919. Mr. Harold J. Tanner – who, along with his brother, was adopted by Mr. Fontenot at the age of 4 from the Corsicana State Home – will accept the World War I Victory Button and the World War I Victory Medal with France Service Clasp from Congressman Hensarling on his father’s behalf. Mr. Harry Fontenot – the Van Zandt County Veterans Services Officer and grandson of Mr. Adam Fontenot – will also be on hand for the presentation. 

WHAT: Van Zandt County Medal Presentation
WHEN:  Tuesday, March 18, 2014 @ 3:00 pm CT
WHO:  Congressman Jeb Hensarling
WHERE: Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial Plaza
ADDRESS:  1200 South Trade Days Blvd., Canton, TX 75103

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