Korean War veteran from South Windsor receives medals for rescuing injured soldier in battle

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH) — Sen. Richard Blumenthal presented medals to a 98-year-old Korean War veteran from South Windsor Monday, recognizing his honorable military service and courage in battle.Pablo Mendelez served in the U.S. Army from 1950-1952. During his service in Korea, he sustained serious injuries while trying to rescue an injured soldier under enemy fire.