Local World War II veteran honored posthumously with Congressional Gold Medal

A Springfield resident and World War II Marine veteran was honored on Saturday, receiving the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously. Local, state, and Springfield City Officials recognized Corporal Joseph Anthony Budd Saturday afternoon with the oldest and highest civilian award one can receive in this country: a Congressional Gold Medal.

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