{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["http://walberg.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399197", "Adrian Daily Telegram: Family receives Purple Heart Medal for soldier lost in Korean War", "2016-11-05", "2016", "2016-11", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Tim Walberg", "W000798", "walberg.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "A year ago, Paul Rohr\u2019s family went online to research his service record and death in the Korean War.Rohr died March 12, 1951, while a prisoner of war in Pyokang, North Korea. When the family was notified in 1951 of the U.S. Army sergeant\u2019s capture and subsequent death as a prisoner of war, they never received his military medals.On Wednesday, that oversight was corrected at the Onsted American Legion Hall.U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg joined Maj. Gen. Leonard Isabelle, commander of the Michigan Air National Guard, to present Rohr\u2019s sister, Nelie Denny of Adrian, with her brother\u2019s long-overdue Purple Heart Medal and service medals.Walberg said he appreciated the family conducting their research to ensure Rohr \u2014 whose remains were never found and sent home \u2014 is recognized for his service and ultimate sacrifice.\u201cBecause of their efforts, he will not be forgotten and his service will be remembered in a special way,\u201d Walberg said.Denny said she appreciated the efforts to recognize her brother.\u201cIt sure is a beautiful medal,\u201d she said as tears came. \u201cIt\u2019s a long time coming.\u201dDiane Denny, Rohr\u2019s niece, said she did not know of her uncle\u2019s pending list of medals until she went online and discovered his service.The family filled out forms through the federal Department of Veterans Affairs to start the process.  \r\n\r\nThis article originally appeared in the November 5 edition of the Adrian Daily Telegram.\u201cPeople do not realize how many (soldiers) have been awarded medals and the family doesn\u2019t know about it,\u201d Diane said.Prior to the Purple Heart Award presentation, Walberg recognized two World War II veterans for their service and presented Vietnam War-era veterans in attendance with a 50th anniversary lapel pin. The pin is authorized by Congress in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War and is available to any veteran who served on active duty at any time from Nov. 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975, regardless of location.Walberg said he continues to push for improved services to aid those who need programs or care after combat or upon retiring from the military.\u201cWe need to take care of those who serve us,\u201d Walberg said.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["http://walberg.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399197"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8775340393185616, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}