• Rubi Reyes •
• Originally published June 22, 2009 at 11:57 p.m., updated June 22, 2009 at 11:57 p.m.

After 64 years of waiting for his World War II medals, Woodrow Wilson was pinned by Congressman Ron Paul on Monday.

The 94-year-old U.S. Army veteran served as a medical aidman in the 7th Armored Division.

He was told by a commanding officer that he would receive some medals for his efforts in helping the wounded soldiers, Wilson said. But he never received the medals.

When Wilson entered the care of Hospice of South Texas of Victoria County, he asked about his medals.

A hospice representative contacted the congressman. Paul made an inquiry to the National Personnel Records Center and, 64 years later, the veteran was pinned.

Paul presented Wilson with seven medals for his service during World War II.

Wilson's son-in-law, Kelvin Billington, said his father-in-law was glad to have received his medals after so many years.

"He didn't say much, but he was glad to finally receive his medals," Billington said.

Wilson was awarded the Bronze Star, the American Campaign Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal including four Bronze Service Stars, the Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and the Combat Medical Badge Award.

The presentation ceremony was held at the Wells Fargo Bank in Victoria.

His three daughters, Linda Billington, Matilda Creech and Toni Powell, and one of his son's, Kenneth Wilson, were in attendance, along with several of his grandchildren.

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