Melvin O. Rasmussen's Bronze Star

Published at 4:01 p.m. on March 8, 2013 | Modified at 4:01 p.m. on March 8, 2013

Melvin O. Rasmussen of Pasco shares his thoughts about earning a Bronze Star Medal on Friday, March 8, 2013 after a ceremony at the American Legion Post 34 in Pasco. Rasmussen served in the army from 1943 to 1946 as an infantryman, fighting in Europe. He has also earned the Combat Infantryman Badge and Purple Heart Medal.