Twenty retired United States military personnel have been named to the 2024 class of the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame.

Members of the class represent 14 Ohio counties and four branches of the nation’s armed forces, according to a news release. Members of the class range in age from 39 to 84 years old.

Ohio Department of Veterans Services Director Deborah Ashenhurst said each class member has met the high standards of the Hall of Fame, which honors outstanding service and accomplishment following honorable service in the military.

Inductees who served in the U.S. Army include Andrew Anderson III, Marshall Bahr, Kenneth Bonnell, Joseph Gary Fenderbosch, Jason Graven, Adolph Klosowski, Mark Landers, David Levacy, Anthony Massoud, Robert McDonald, Gerold Wilkin and Brad Wenstrup.

Inductees who served in the U.S. Air Force include Guion Bluford Jr., Michael Carrell, Richard Johnson, Franklin LeValley, JP Nauseef and JD Wetterling. Inductee Edward Horvath Jr. served in both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy, while Billy Harris, the class’ sole posthumous inductee, served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

The members of the group have demonstrated a wide reach and improved the lives of others through the avenues of health care, aerospace engineering, rehabilitation, public service, veteran advocacy, motivational speaking, volunteerism and philanthropy, the release detailed.

“Congratulations to the 20 remarkable veterans who will be inducted into the 2024 Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame,” Ashenhurst said. “Your dedication to not only serving our nation, but your continued commitment to making a difference in your communities exemplify the highest ideals of civilian service. On behalf of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services and the great citizens of the state of Ohio, we are proud to celebrate your achievements and honor your extraordinary contributions. Your legacy of leadership and service continues to inspire us all.”

A public induction ceremony is scheduled for Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. at the Fawcett Center on The Ohio State University campus.

Members of the latest class join 974 Ohio veterans who previously have been inducted in the Hall of Fame.

Established in 1992 by then-Gov. George Voinovich, the Hall of Fame was created to recognize post-military achievements of Ohio veterans.

Charter members include the six Ohio veterans who were elected president of the United States as well as Medal of Honor recipients from Ohio, the release noted.

A permanent display of Hall of Fame members is located at the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts, 77 S. High St., in downtown Columbus.