DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Montgomery County Recorder and Veteran
Brandon McClain has been named the 2019 Herman Zerger Veteran of the Year.
Each year, the award is presented to a veteran who showed impeccable
character, a strong dedication to his country, and outstanding service to
Democratic ideals.
McClain formerly served as a Magistrate Judge in Dayton
Municipal court and an Attorney with the Montgomery County Veterans’ Treatment
Court.
He was also a Sergeant in the Army National Guard before being McClain introduced the Veteran Identification Card
Program to better connect veterans to earned benefits through a complimentary
ID card, while also offering offsite recording of military service release
documentation to aid disabled and immobile veterans.
He most recently launched the Voices for Veterans Advisory Group to help veterans seeking a second set of medals or information about discharge upgrades.
