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World War II veteran honored posthumously with Congressional Gold Medal

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Corporal Joseph Anthony Budd was the first Black officer to rise to the ranks of Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain in 1976 .

The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest honor one can receive as a civilian in the United States alongside the Presidential Medal of Freedom .

Mayor Sarno , State Representative Bud Williams , Congressman Richard Neil , and former Chief Justice Roderick Ireland were all at Saturday ’s ceremony honoring Corporal Budd .