SALT LAKE CITY—Today, Senator Mike Lee will present the family of World War I veteran Encarnacion Trujillo with several high honor awards for his service prior to September of 1939, during a ceremony at the Salt Lake City Veteran's Cemetery.
Yvonne Shields, daughter of Trujillo, contacted Senator Lee’s office with information proving that he took shrapnel to the shoulder during his service, which she believed earned him a Purple Heart. After submitting the documents to the United States Army, Senator Lee’s office learned that in addition to the Purple Heart, Trujillo had earned World War I Victory Medal with Muse-Argonne Battle Clasp and France Service Clasp, the World War I Victory Button-Silver and the Lapel Button.
Trujillo's daughters will accept the medals from Senator Lee on their father's behalf.
This ceremony is open to the press.
When:
Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at 3:00pm MT
Where:
Salt Lake City Veteran's Cemetery
1100 East 405 North
Salt Lake City, UT
For additional details, please contact Brian Phillips or Emily Long.
