Graves presents medals to WWII Veteran’s family

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Congressman Sam Graves presented military recovered service medals to the family of a Northwest Missouri veteran.

U.S. Rep. Graves, R-Mo., presented the medals to the family of William Edgar Taul for his role in WWII.

Taul served in the Army beginning in 1944. His military service records were lost in a fire at the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis in 1973. However, Graves was able to obtain several medals for his service.

"I'm grateful for all of our veterans in North Missouri," said Graves. "It's an honor to be able to present these medals to Mr. Taul's family so they can always remember his service to our nation."

The medals consisted of the Bronze Star Medal, the WWII Victory Medal, the Combat Infantry Badge 1st Award and the Honorable Service Lapel Button WWII.

Taul's grandson, Ryan Wright and Taul's daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Barry Boulware, were presented the awards.

Veterans or their family members are encouraged to reach out to Graves' office if they are trying to obtain earned service medals.

Grave's office is also available to assist in accessing Veterans Affairs benefits.

Those in need of assistance are encouraged to call 816-792-3976.