Veterans medal applications available

State Reps. Clark Chapin and Mary Ann Carson today announced that they have mailed letters throughout the town of New Milford informing Veterans of a state medal, the Connecticut War Times Service Medal, which is available to veterans of the armed forces. 
 
To be eligible for the honor, a veteran must have served in time of war, as defined in state statutes, and also have been a resident of Connecticut at the time he or she was called to active duty for such service, or presently domiciled in this state on the date of such award.
 
The letters to veterans contained an application that will be forwarded to the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs. The application is also available by calling Representatives Chapin and/or Carson at (800) 842-1423.
 
Veterans from New Milford, who submit a completed application, and are approved by the CT Department of Veterans Affairs, will be invited to a ceremony to be held on June 22, 2010 at the New Milford High School at which time these medals will be presented. A formal invitation will be mailed to all veterans eligible to receive the medal on that day. Medals will be mailed to Veterans who have submitted an approved application but do not wish to attend the June 22, 2010 ceremony.

New Milford Veterans who have not received an application are encouraged to contact either Rep. Carson and/or Rep. Chapin at (800) 842-1423.