A man who served heroically during World War II was honored posthumously in a ceremony on Sept. 3.

 

During a Zoom event, Rep. Pete Aguilar presented Donald Pruyn of Fontana with 11 medals and commendations earned by his father, Corporal Murry Pruyn, during his service in the war.

 

The medals included the Bronze Star Medal, awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for heroic achievement, heroic service, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service in a combat zone, and the World War II Victory Medal.