Photo Release: Rep. Veasey Presents Overdue Purple Heart to Local DFW Veteran
Dallas, Texas— As we celebrate our nation’s independence, we honor our service members, like Mr. Marcos Torres, who selflessly took the oath to defend our nation. Surrounded by friends and family, Congressman Veasey presented Mr. Marcos 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.
Dallas, TX—Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, awards Purple Heart and other medals to Dallas resident and Korean War veteran, Mr. Marcos Torres.
In addition to the Purple Heart, Mr. 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.
Congressman Marc Veasey represents Texas Congressional District 33, which contains roughly 18,000 veterans. 33rd Congressional District veterans and the family members of deceased veterans may request military records and medals by contacting Congressman Veasey’s Fort Worth office at 817-920-9086, Dallas office at 214-741-1387 or by visiting the Congressman’s official website at: /resources/veterans-resources.