The hall of fame honor, which began in 1992, is awarded to Ohio servicemen and women for the tremendous work both professionally and philanthropically they accomplish following their military careers, said Deborah Ashenhurst, director of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services.
Medal of honor recipient from Marion recognized by Ohio Department of Veteran Services
Joe Nishimoto and his brother-in-law both volunteered for military services and enlisted in Columbus and were assigned to the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Author: Stephanie Stanavich Updated: 11:55 AM EDT May 5, 2021
The Ohio Department of Veteran Services’ communication team has been working hard this year to highlight and share stories of veterans who are Medal of Honor recipients, especially if they are from Ohio.
The team was looking for veterans to honor Asian and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month in May. While doing some digging, they came across a veteran who lived in Marion, Ohio.