THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Sunday, December 10, 1995 TAG: 9512080201
SECTION: CHESAPEAKE CLIPPER PAGE: 19 EDITION: FINAL
LENGTH: Short : 40 lines
The Norfolk County Grays of United Daughters of the Confederacy bestowed medals on three members of the same family at its ``Historical Afternoon'' Nov. 18 at Chesapeake's Central Library.
Betty Jean Girogosian, immediate past president of the organization's Virginia Division, and Marguriete Hicks, past third vice president and past president of the Norfolk County Grays, presented the awards.
Kenneth Austin Sr., who served in World War II, and James Austin, who served in Vietnam, were awarded the society's Cross of Military Service Medal, given to persons who served in a major conflict and can trace direct lineage to a family member who fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War.
Kenneth Austin Jr., who was stationed in Germany during his Army stint, received the group's National Medal, given to an individual who was in the armed service and can trace a direct lineage to a relative who fought for the South during the Civil War.
Carol Brown, past historian of the Norfolk County Grays, and Girogosian presented the Jefferson Davis Medal to two society members and their husbands, Marguriete and James D. Hicks Jr. and Katherine and Lassiter Neale Clifton. That award is bestowed on adults ``for excellence in history, essay writing, declamation and other poems of special attainment in keeping with the historical aims and purposes of the organization.''
Clifton and Martha Bily, past Virginia division president, presented the Winnie Davis Medal to two chapter members, Aleta Carmody and Sharon K. Stine. The award is given to members ``to express appreciation for their contributions beyond the required duties.''
The Norfolk County Grays, which has 38 members, meets on the second Saturday of each month (except July and August) at Sunset Manor on Military Highway. Katherine Clifton is president. by CNB