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Waterford to recognize Vietnam vets

October 04, 2019 12:00 am • Last Updated: October 04, 2019 7:36 pm

Waterford — In conjunction with the state, the town will recognize Vietnam veterans who served between February 1961 and July 1975 at a ceremony on Monday, Oct. 28 at 5 p.m. at the high school auditorium.

Any Vietnam veteran who would like to be recognized must be a town resident and show proof of service. Please RSVP by Oct. 18, 2019 with the First Selectman's Office at (860) 444-5834 or firstsel@waterfordct.org.

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