Ipswich resident and World War II veteran, James Medeiros, reacts after accepting several ribbons and medals that he earned during his tour of duty but never received as part of a ceremony in his honor at the VFW Post in Ipswich Friday evening. Major William Duke presented the medals to Medeiros. Next to Medeiros is his wife, Sara. Photo by Deborah Parker/December 4, 2009

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