Operation Recognition World War II veterans receive diplomas The men and women who served in World War II sacrificed much for their country. Many lost their lives, most lost their youth, and some gave up their education.
Many servicemen quit high school to go to war.
After the war, family and career often kept them from returning. A new state program, Operation Recognition, allows these veterans to receive high school diplomas for their many life experiences. The Elmira school district held its first Operation Recognition ceremony on March 20 at the Lindenwald Haus. Elmira Free Academy Richard D. Bennett Charles R. Davis Sr. EFA Principal Bob Bailey awards a diploma to a veteran at the Operation Recognition ceremony March 20.