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Susan Browning of Jersey Shore kisses a Bronze Medal, awarded to her family on behalf of her late father, Milford Browning, who engaged in hand-to-hand combat in World War II.

Williamsport, Pa. — U.S. Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) presented nine World War II service medals this morning to the family of the late Milford Browning, a Wood, Pa. native with family now in Lycoming County.

The ceremony was held in the third-floor conference room at 33 W. 3rd St. in Williamsport and was attended by Lycoming County Commissioners Scott Metzger, Marc Sortman and Mark Mussina, along with several generations of Browning's family.

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Rep. Thompson present's Milford's Bronze Star Medal to Susan.

Susan Browning of Jersey Shore accepted the medals on behalf of her late father.

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Rep. Thompson holds up a photo of Milford in uniform.

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Commissioner Sortman displays a more casual photo of Milford.

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Susan displays Milford's World War II Victory Medal to her family.

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The Lycoming County Commissioners and Rep. Thompson marvel at photos of Milford that family members passed around on their phones.

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Multiple generations of the Browning family admire Milford's Bronze Star Medal.

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Browning's family gathered to see his medals awarded posthumously. 

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Susan explains each medal's significance. 

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Two of Milford's great-great-grandchildren prepare to pose with his medals.

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Milford's family and local officials gather to honor his service and memory.

Originally published on northcentralpa.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.

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