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Veteran receives 50-year Certificate of Continuous membership in the American Legion

Ellena is a Korean War era veteran

By Derek Barichello

Bill Ellena, a Korean War era veteran, received a 50-year Certificate of Continuous membership in the American Legion from local representatives. (Left) Doug Ossola and Bill Haage (right) honor Bill Ellena (middle) with the certificate. — Bill Ellena, a Korean War era veteran, received a 50-year Certificate of Continuous membership in the American Legion from local representatives. (Left) Doug Ossola and Bill Haage (right) honor Bill Ellena (middle) with the certificate. (Photo provided by Jerry Masini)

March 22, 2025 at 11:34 pm CDT

Bill Ellena, a Korean War era veteran, received a 50-year Certificate of Continuous membership in the American Legion from local representatives.