Poplar Bluff, Missouri - On Thursday, August 30, 2018 U.S. Representative Jason smith (M)-08) presented World War II medals to George "Bud" Hartwell, a 99 year old veteran. 

George ‘Bud’ Hartwell was born in Hayti, Missouri in 1918 and joined the United States Army in 1942 as an airplane and engine mechanic and technical instructor. When he was discharged from the Army in December 1945 he held the rank of Corporal, but never received a proper medal ceremony in the haste to bring soldiers home.

Congressman Smith will present Mr. Hartwell the WWII Victory Medal and the Honorable Service Lapel Button at the American Legion Hall Thursday. Mr. Hartwell will turn 100 years old on September 17th.