Congressman John Moolenaar introduced legislation to rename the Veterans Affairs (VA) clinic in Cadillac after the late Corporal Duane E. Dewey, a United States Marine veteran, and Michigan native. Dewey received the Congressional Medal of Honor from President Dwight Eisenhower for his service in the Korean War.

“Corporal Dewey was extraordinarily brave, and his selfless sacrifice in the Korean War saved lives. Naming the VA clinic in Cadillac will remind others of his heroic actions and inspire more to learn about him and his story. There has been tremendous community support for this renaming and we must never forget the sacrifices made by the men and women who served in the Korean War. I believe the Duane E. Dewey VA Clinic will serve as a lasting reminder of Duane’s service to our nation,” Congressman Moolenaar said.

Moolenaar’s legislation is cosponsored by member of the Michigan Congressional delegation, including Representatives Jack Bergman, Bill Huizenga, Tim Walberg, Debbie Dingell, Dan Kildee, Lisa McClain, John James, Rashida Tlaib, and Shri Thanedar. 

Veterans groups support the legislation as well. The bill is endorsed by the American Legion Department of Michigan, the Michigan Disabled American Veterans, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Michigan. Moolenaar announced the legislation at American Legion Post 94 in Cadillac. 

Eisenhower awarded Dewey the Congressional Medal of Honor on March 12, 1953, for his actions on April 16, 1952. Dewey’s citation can be found below.

_{Photo courtesy of American Legion Post 94.}