Pete Celentano of Jackson and Michael Vaccaro of Middletown braved danger and earned medals in Vietnam, but lost paperwork left them unrecognized.

Legends and Soles,’’ provides an unvarnished look at the role Vaccaro played in Michael Jordan’s ascent to the world’s most famous and richest athlete, as well as his far-reaching impact ...

Michael Vaccaro trained villages to defend themselves against the Viet Cong, while his fellow soldiers left and were not replaced. Both men earned medals for their service in the Vietnam War ...