Medal, Commemorative
Catalog Number
2001.90.4
Description
Large gold medal with four figures with rifles with an eagle above. Brown and gold ribbon with three smaller medals: "St. Joseph Valley Rifle & Pistol Assn. 1958", "League Matches", and "Expert Class 1st".
History
This commemorative medal was earned by Vernon E. Ayerye, 1913-2001, Vernon graduated from Holland High School in 1935 and worked for the York Band Instrument Co. in Grand Rapids, Dunn Manufacturing in Holland, Holland Precision Parts, Jesieks Marina, and owned and operated a Texaco service station. He also worked with Western Machine Tool Works, Baker Furniture and captained the yacht "Caravelle". He was a member of the Holland American Legion Band for more than 40 years, the Holland Coast Guard Auxiliary, Michigan United Conservation Club, Tulip City Rod and Gun Club and was past president of the St. Joseph Rifle and Pistol Association.
Gift of
Kleinheksel, Victor
