Bio: Hackel, Martin O. – Commendation Medal (Mar 1972)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Hackel

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 30 Mar 1972

The Army Commendation Medal was awarded to former Lt. Martin O. Hackel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto V. Hackel of Abbotsford. The medal was awarded for meritorious service in connection with previous duties as a courier with the Armed Forces Courier Service.

The citation accompanying the award specifically mentions his contribution to the safe deliver of top secret documents to the US. delegation to the SALT meetings in Vienna.

Hackel is a 1962 graduate of Abbotsford High School, and a 1968 graduate of St. Norbert College, West DePere, Wisconsin, receiving a BBA.

 

 


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