Congressional Gold Medal awarded

John Wardell ’50 was recognized with the Congressional Gold Medal, one of America’s highest civilian honors, during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. The 99-year-old, who lives in New Jersey, is one of five surviving World War II Army Ranger veterans. “We trained hard, worked with determination, and took on missions others thought were impossible,” Wardell said in June. “Our motto has withstood the test of time, and always will—Rangers lead the way!”