O’DELL TO PRESENT STAR REPRESENTING SERVICE IN MORE THAN 5 WW II BATTLES
 
ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – On Friday, October 16th , SC Senator William “Billy” O’Dell will join Anderson County elected officials and Honea Path Mayor Lollis Myers at the Honea Path Town Hall to honor Navy veteran Leon Lollis.  During the ceremony, which begins at 10 am, Senator O’Dell will present Lollis with a replacement star to be pinned on his WW II Victory Medal, representing his service in more than five WW II battles.
 
“Leon Lollis is an American hero and I am very pleased to recognize his dedication and service to the United States and her citizens,” said SC Senator Billy O’Dell. “It is truly an honor for me to take part in replacing his final missing medal – a star representing his service in more than five battles during WW II.”
 
Lollis lost his military medals and personnel records in a house fire more than 25 years ago. His niece, Jean Moore Phillips, assisted him with online research and contacting the Veteran Affairs Office to recover his records and obtain replacement medals. To date, Lollis has received all but one of his earned medals, including a WW II Victory Medal, a Philippines Liberation Medal and an Iwo Jima Operations Star on an Asiatic Pacific Area Service Ribbon. The star, which will be presented by O’Dell on Friday, is the final remaining medal owed to Lollis for his military service.