Eleven Veterans Presented With Morris County Distinguished Service Medals
Veterans Receiving Awards
Stephen Dilluvio served in the U.S. Navy from January 1953 to January 1961. He is a veteran of the Korean War and received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal (First Award).
After his military career, Mr. Dilluvio worked with the U.S. Treasury Bureau of Customs and as a systems analyst for IBM. He earned a Master of Business from Fairleigh Dickinson University, holds a license in Community Association Management, and currently works in property management.
Mr. Dilluvio is an active member of American Legion #59, contributing to the veteran community. He is a devoted father of a son and daughter and enjoys scuba diving.
Charles E. Fegley III is a retired U.S Navy captain who served from July of 1957 to December of 1981. He is a veteran of the Vietnam War and is the recipient of the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V”, Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with Gold Star in lieu of the Second Meritorious Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Vietnam-Six Campaign Stars on Vietnam Service Medal, Antarctic Service with Winter Over Clasp, Navy Commendation Medal, Best-of-Type Award, Peltier Award, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit Citation, Army Meritorious Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Citation, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, and the Battle Efficiency “E” Award.
Luke K. Lyons (deceased) was a veteran of the War on Terrorism who served in the U.S. Marines from October 2010 to January 2016. He received the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Sharpshooter Rifle Qualification Badge, and a Letter of Appreciation. His service took him to locations including San Diego, Japan, Chile, Guam, the Philippines, and Hong Kong.
Sean P. Mulholland (deceased) was a veteran of the War on Terrorism who served in the U.S. Army from 1985 to 2015.
Throughout his 30-year career, Mr. Mullholland completed 20 assignments, beginning with the 10th Mountain Division and the 3rd Ranger Battalion. He became Special Forces qualified and commanded a detachment in the 7th Special Forces Group at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. His operational experience expanded significantly as he undertook covert and counter-terrorism missions in Latin America, earning the prestigious “Lancero” tab from Colombian Special Forces
Derek Oates served in the U.S. Army from January 2004 to April 2006. A veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, he received the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Iraq Campaign Medal.
Ricardo J. Perez served in the U.S. Army from June 1971 to February 1977. A veteran of the Vietnam War, he received the National Defense Service Medal and Parachute Badge, serving twice in Germany as an electronic engineer assistant.
Alan J. Sallie served in the U.S. Navy from October 1980 to November 1983 as an aviation electrician’s mate and systems organizational maintenance technician for Air Antisubmarine Squadron 24. He received the Sea Service Ribbon, Navy Expeditionary Medal, in addition to other awards.
Gordon Lee Snyder is a Vietnam War veteran who served in the U.S. Army from July 1966 to June 1972, achieving the rank of captain. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with a “60” Device, and two Overseas Service Bars.
Carmen Turrisi served in the U.S. Army from May 1966 to May 1972. A Vietnam War veteran, he received the Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and both the Sharpshooter and Marksman Badges.
Robert M. Walton is a Vietnam War veteran who served in the U.S. Navy from September 1965 to September 1971. He received the National Defense Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
Rhonda Lee Washer served in the U.S. Army from June 1999 to November 2000 as a bridge crewmember stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas. She is a recipient of the Army Lapel Button, Army Service Ribbon, Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, and Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar.
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After the war he worked for Singer Manufacturing in Elizabeth, then became quality control specialist at Picatinny Arsenal in Rockaway Township until he retired. The trouble is, he didn’t really retire. At age 86 he still did quality control work for Norton Systems in Norwalk Conn., and also for Lockheed-Martin in New York City.In recent years France has been looking for American veterans who fought in France from D-Day onwards. On May 8, 2012, Chet Kochan joined 39 other World War II veterans for a special ceremony at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Kochan and his fellow soldiers were awarded the French government’s Legion d’Honneur, the French Legion of Honor award, for his service in France during the war.
