After nearly 70 years, a World War II veteran from Utica finally has his medals.

Congressman Richard Hanna presented the the Good Conduct Medal, the World War II Victory Medal and the Honorable Service Lapel Button. to 92-year old John Allen.

Allen says he'll pass along the medals to his children and great grandchildren.

Allen was a private in the Army from August 1942 through September 1945.

He served in the European Theater in Italy during the war.

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