Hudson Valley Man Presented With Medals Earned in Korean War

At a special ceremony a Hudson Valley man was presented with four service medals he earned while serving our country during the Korean War.

After attending the Orange County Veterans Picnic, Representative Sean Patrick Maloney presented Corporal John Ciardullo with the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with Bronze Service Stars, and United Nations Service Medal. Corporal Ciardullo was also awarded the Combat Infrantry Badge for personally fighting in active combat during the Korean War.

“Corporal John Ciardullo, and all of our Korean War Veterans made great sacrifices in defense of democracy at home and abroad," said Rep. Maloney. "It was my honor to secure these medals to ensure his service in "the forgotten war" is never forgotten."

After the war Ciardiullo has been very active in the Walden community. He served as President of the Walden Little League, Head of the Village of Walden Basketball Program, Director of the Knights of Columbus, President of the Walden Rotary and Umpire and Chief of the Walden Little League.

"I join the greater Walden community in honoring a true hero in Corporal John Ciardullo. He served our country in combat and then spent decades serving his community and supporting his family when he returned,” said New York State Senator William J. Larkin, Jr.

“If men were measured by their love of family, country, and community, John Ciardullo would be 10 feet tall,” said Village of Walden Mayor Susan M. Rumbold.

Ciardullo and his wife married Clare just celebrated their 59th anniversary. They raised 5 children together and are the proud grandparents of 15 children and great grandparents of 6 children.