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Quilts of Valor awarded May 26, 2023
James Bingaman2023
James Bingaman
Preston Wagner2023
Preston Wagner

Two Quilts of Valor were awarded Friday at the American Legion Post 180 in Great Bend. The quilts are made and presented on the last Friday of each month by the Golden Plains Quilts of Valor group.


James Bingaman


United States Army veteran Sergeant First Class James Bingaman was awarded a Quilt of Valor from Golden Plains Quilts of Valor on May 26, 2023 at the American Legion Post 180 in Great Bend. Bingaman served from 2009 to 2020. The quilt top was made by Millie Hill; quilting by Amy Schartz Mellor. Pictured are, from left: David Krallman, James Bingaman, Amy Schartz Mellor and Chris Krueger.


Preston Wagner

United States Navy veteran Petty Officer Second Class Preston Wagner was awarded a Quilt of Valor from Golden Plains Quilts of Valor on May 26, 2023 at the American Legion Post 180 in Great Bend. Wagner served from 1966 to 1973. The quilt top was made by Wendy Brackeen; quilting by Amy Schartz Mellor. Pictured are, from left: Roy Titsworth, Wendy Brackeen, Preston Wagner, Amy Schartz Mellor and Dennis Palmer.