The family of a late World War II Albuquerque veteran who had lost his service medals has received replacements.
KOB-TV reports that the New Mexico National Guard presented the family of George Ayala a Bronze Star and five additional combat medals during a ceremony in Albuquerque on Tuesday.
Ayala's daughter, Georgia Brown, says after her father died in 2012, she found documents indicating his eligibility for service medals.
Ayala joined the United States Army and served in the Philippines and Japan during World War II as a private first class.
Information from: KOB-TV.
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