On April 2, VFW Post 12173 of West Tuckerton, in partnership with Tuckerton Mayor Sue Marshall and the Tuckerton Borough Council, held a Vietnam Veteran 50th Anniversary Pin Ceremony at Tuckerton Borough Hall. There were 32 local Vietnam veterans and surviving spouses honored at the event.

Presenting the awards were Major General Edward Chrystal, U.S. Army, commander of Task Force 23 for the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, and Post 12173 Commander Matt Roth.

Tuckerton Borough Hall honors 32 Vietnam veterans. (Supplied photo)

The post is a member of the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration Commemorative Partner Program.