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(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)— SAN BERNARDINO, CA— Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes honored Jules Carvalho, Jr. as the 2018 Veteran of the Year for the 47th Assembly District today in the State Capitol.
Mr. Carvalho served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War with the “F” Company of the 5th Regimental Combat Team and was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. After his time in the military Mr. Carvalho joined the Military Order of the Purple Heart in 1968 and served in leadership roles ranging from Chapter Commander to the Department (State) Commander and as a National Junior and Senior Vice-Commander. He was named National Commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart in 1986.
In addition to his service and leadership, he maintains memberships in various veteran organizations including: American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, AMVETS, and Vietnam Veterans of America; Mr. Carvalho’s primary interest is serving America’s combat wounded veterans with services and programs they need and so clearly deserve.
In total, nineteen veterans were selected as finalists from throughout the community for the Veteran of the Year award which honors veterans of the 47thAssembly District who have served our country, protected our freedoms and who continue to serve our community. “I congratulate Jules Carvalho, Jr. for his selection as the 2018 Veteran of the Year for the 47th Assembly District. Jules served our country honorably during the Korean War and was seriously wounded on August 9, 1950. Jules was awarded the Purple Heart and has made it his life’s mission to help injured veterans. I’m proud to honor a good soldier, and a good friend,” said Assemblymember Reyes.
