Veteran Biographies
Veteran Biographies
Name: Ernest Chaplin, Sr.
Branch of Service: Army
Years of Military Service: 4 years in WWII, 7 1/2 years in Reserves
Rank upon discharge: 1st Lt.
Specialties: FA Artillery Spotter from ground and also from small aircraft (L-4 CUB)
Foreign countries where veteran was stationed: New Guinea, Philippines
Medals/Honors Received: Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon and Medal; Victory Medal; WWII American Theater Ribbon; Philippine Liberation Ribbon; Air Medal
Highlights of military service: Attended Naval Gunnery School Norfolk, VA; Battery Officer School Fort Sill, OK; Jungle Training, Hawaii Islands; 5 months training for Philippines Invasion, New Guinea; 38th Inf. Division I was in helped take battan from Japanese. Was youngest of 9 brothers, all in WWII and ran into 3 of them in Pacific also Brother-in-Law who was on an aircraft carrier.
Why do you believe it is important for young people to register and vote? This is one way to be heard. Elect your choice of best people that will serve your needs. Vote to remove those elected ones that don't do what they promised - get involved!
Name: Charles Corbett
Branch of Service: Army
Years of Military Service: 1969-1971
Rank upon discharge: E-5
Specialties: Supply
Foreign countries where veteran was stationed: Republic of Vietnam, Germany
Name: Michael E. Frieze
Branch of Service: U.S. Army Airborne
Years of Military Service: 22 1/2 (1957 - 1979)
Rank upon discharge: Master Sergeant (E-8)
Specialties: Reconnaissance - Operations - Intelligence - Training
Foreign countries where veteran was stationed: Germany - Vietnam (2) - Korea
Medals/Honors Received: Combat Infantry Badge/Master Parachute Badge/Meritorious Service Medal/Bronze Star Medal/Vietnam Service Medal/Vietnam Campaign Medal/National Defense Services Medal/Army Commendation Medal w/ 2 OLC/Good Conduct Medal 5th Award/Presidential Unit Citation/Meritorious Unit Citation/3 Overseas Bars.
Highlights of Military Service: Airborne School Assignment to 101st Airborne (Screaming Eagles); Security Duty on East-West German Border;
2 Tours in Vietnam; Parachute Operations in 8 countries and 4 states; selected to Serve as training advisor to the New Jersey Army Reserves and National Guard.
Why do you believe it is important for young people to register and vote? The right to vote and select the people who run our various forms of government is a right that has been paid for by the blood of American Veterans. It should not be taken lightly and should be exercised by all citizens.
Name: Ellis J. Graham
Branch of Service: Navy
Years of Military Service: 3 years, 2 months
Rank upon discharge: E-5
Specialties: General Service Elect.
Foreign countries where veteran was stationed: Japan, China, Philippines, Alaska and Hawaii
Medals/Honors Received:
Highlights of military service: Chance to travel to foreign countries
Why do you believe it is important for young people to register and vote? Everyone needs to be involved in the affairs of our country, state and federal government.
Name: Myers R. Kurtz
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Years of Military Service: 25 years (1942-1967)
Rank upon discharge: Lt. Colonel
Specialties: Medical Service Corps - Hospital Administrator
Foreign countries where veteran was stationed: Ellice Islands, Funafuti; Gilbert Islands, Apamama; Marianas Islands, Saipan; Ryukyus Islands, Okinawa and Ieshima; Germany
Medals/Honors Received: Legion of Merit; Soldiers Medal; Army Commendation Medal with Cluster; Good Conduct Medal; American Campaign Ribbon; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon with 3 battle stars; National Defense Medal; WWII Victory Medal; Army Reserve Medal and Army of Occupation Medal (Germany).
Highlights of military service: Served as an enlisted Medical Corpsman for 2 1/2 years in the Pacific Theatre of Operations from summer 1943 until November 1945; Received direct commission as a 2nd Lt. in Feb. '51 and served as an aid to a Brig. General; served as a Medical Company Commander in the 1st Infantry Division, Wurzburg, Germany and later as the adjutant of the 10th Field Hospital; served two separate tours at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.; selected by the Army to attend Indiana University to earn an MBA Degree followed by a five year tour at the Pentagon assigned to the Office of the Surgeon General; retired August 1967.
Why do you believe it is important for young people to register and vote? Simply put, it is every citizen's privilege and solemn obligation to exercise their right to vote in all elections. Many veterans, both men and women, paid the supreme sacrifice to win and preserve our freedom as a free nation under God. We owe it to them and all current and future service personnel to fulfill our civic responsibility.
Name: Chuck Lane
Branch of Service: Army Air Corps
Years of Military Service: 3 years
Rank upon discharge: Captain
Specialties: Combat B-17 Pilot
Foreign countries where veteran was stationed: England
Medals/Honors Received: Air Medal; D.F.C.
Highlights of Military Service: 35 missions over France and Germany during World War II; Instructor Pilot on B-17's; my grandson made a website of my biography www.chuck-lane.com
Why do you believe it is important for young people to register and vote? Because I believe every vote counts!
Name: Thomas W. O'Connell
Branch of Service: USAF
Years of Military Service: 27 1/2
Rank upon discharge: Colonel
Specialties: C-141 Pilot (3,600 total flying hours); International Politico - Military Affairs; fluent in French and Spanish
Foreign countries where you were stationed: Vietnam; Thailand; Chad, Africa; Panama; Germany
Medals/Honors Received: Silver Star; Legion of Merit; Defense Meritorious Service Medal (2); USAF Meritorious Service Medal; 9 Air Medals; 2 Joint Service Commendation Medals; Air Force Commendation Medal
Highlights of Military Service: Colonel Thomas W. O'Connell was born 4 Jan. 1943 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. He received a B.S. in English from St. Joseph's College (Pa.) in 1965 and a M.S. in Management from Central Michigan University in 1980. He also graduated from Air Command and Staff College in 1977 and Air War College in 1984.
Colonel O'Connell was commissioned in 1965 through the ROTC program and entered on active duty in October of that year. After completing undergraduate pilot training, he was assigned as a C-123 pilot with the 310th Air Commando Squadron, Nha Trang AB, Vietnam. In April 1967, he was reassigned to the 606th Air Commando Squadron, Nakhon Phantom RTAFB, Thailand. During duty in Southeast Asia, Colonel O'Connell accrued 248 combat sorties in South Vietnam, 88 missions in Laos, and 42 missions in North Vietnam involving special operations.
Upon his return to the United States in 1968, he served as a UC-123 "Ranch Hand" aerial spray instructor pilot at Hurlburt Field, Fla. In June 1973, he was designated as Air Attache to the Republic of Chad with accreditation to Cameroon, Gabon and the Central African Republc. In September 1975, Colonel O'Connell transferred to Howard AFB, Panama, where he served as an Operation Plans Officer and later became Executive Officer to the Commander, USAF Southern Air Division.
Arriving at McGuire AFB, New Jersey, in January 1979, he assumed the position as Chief Pilot, 6th Military Airlift Squadron (C-141). In July 1980, Colonel O'Connell was assigned as an International Politico-Military Planner for the Middle East and Africa at HQ US European Command, Stuttgart, Germany. After attending the Air War College, he was assigned to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, as Special Assistant for National Security Council Affairs and subsequently as Chief, Africa Branch, Plans and Policy Directorate. In July 1986, he was selected as Director, European Command Liaison Office, MacDill AFB, Fla. to coordinate logistics support for the US Central Command's Middle East mission and the US Special Operations Command's European commitments. He returned to Washington, D.C. as Chief, Plans Division, International Staff, Inter-American Defense Board, in October 1989 and held that position until his retirement from active duty on 1 September 1992.
Colonel O'Connell is a Command Pilot with more than 3,600 flying hours. His military decorations include the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC), USAF Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with 8 OLC, Joint Service Commendation Medal with 1 OLC, and the Air Force Commendation Medal.
Why do you believe it is important for young people to register and vote? Voting is not a privilege; it's a responsibility. The youth of today will produce our leaders of tomorrow. The better understanding our youth have of the political process - local, state, and national - the better able they will be to lead our nation.
Name: John Sands
Branch of Service: U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Army
Years of Military Service: 24 years
Rank upon discharge: E-6
Specialties: Guerilla warfare, cold weather mountain training, area assessment intelligence, radio operator code decipher and encipher.
Foreign countries where veteran was stationed: Philippines, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Germany, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, China, Greece, East Germany
Medals/Honors Received: Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman 2nd Award, Master Parachutist Badge, Korean Service Medal, National Defense Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Philippine Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Expert Rifle, Expert Pistol
Highlights of military service: A chance to be a humanitarian, save a life, aiding an injured person, help anyone who is in distress.
Why do you believe it is important for young people to register and vote? Voting is a privileged right. It is a chance to vote for the candidate of your choice.
Name: Paul C. Stephens
Branch of Service: US Air Force
Years of Military Service: 4 years
Rank upon discharge: Sgt.
Specialties: Communication, Telephone, Cable, Towers
Foreign countries where veteran was stationed: Philippines, Vietnam
Medals/Honors Received: Several, National Defense, Weapons, Good Conduct
Highlights of Military Service: Serving for America's Freedom
Why do you believe it is important for young people to register and vote? They are our future; they will be our leaders, representatives and our families making decisions for the older generations. They will continue to keep America a place to be called home and freedom.
Name: Jonathan Storey
Branch of Service: USMC
Years of Military Service: 4 Active, 4 Reservist
Rank upon discharge: CPL S4 (Active), SSGT E5 (Reserve)
Specialties: Mechanical and Heavy Equipment Operator
Foreign countries where veteran was stationed: Okinawa, Japan
Medals/Honors Received: National Defense; Good Conduct Medal; Expert Rifle
Highlights of Military Service: Marine of the Quarter (3 times); NCO of the Quarter; Meritorious Promotion to CPL; currently serve in the Florida National Guard.
Why do you believe it is important for young people to register and vote? To have a voice.
Name: Dr. Robert J. Terrey, Deceased
Branch of Service: U.S. Air Force
Years of Military Service: 3
Rank: Captain
Specialties: B-17 Pilot - Flew 50 missions out of Italy in WWII with 15th Air Force
Foreign countries where veteran was stationed: Foggia, Italy
Medals/Honors Received: Distinguished Flying Cross; Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters; Presidential Citation
Highlights of military service: Shuttle mission to Russia
Why do you believe it is important for young people to register and vote? Men fight for our freedom and privilege to vote. Many other countries are under dictatorship and have not the opportunity to vote. Men die for this freedom also; therefore, thank God and use it before we lose it.
Name: Walter Leon White
Branch of Service: USAF
Years of Military Service: 23
Rank upon discharge: E-6
Specialties: Fire Prot.
Foreign countries where veteran was stationed: England, P.I., Thailand, North Africa
Highlights of Military Service: Training instruction for fire school
Name: Harry A Nicoll III
Branch of Service: US Army
Years of Military Service: 3
Rank upon discharge: E5
Specialties: Radar operations
Foreign countries where veteran was stationed: NONE
Medals/Honors Received: Good conduct, Vietnam Era Service
Highlights of Military Service:
Why do you believe it is important for young people to register and vote? Make opinions known.
Name: Henry Robert Howard
Branch of Service: USN
Years of Military Service: 8.5
Rank upon discharge: Precently active
Specialties: Electronic Technician, Airfield Communications and LAN Network Administrator, ADP Computer
Foreign countries where veteran was stationed: Italy
Medals/Honors Received: 4 Navy Achievement medals, 2 Good Conduct, Overseas Service, War on Global Terrorism Expeditionary medal
Highlights of Military Service: Learning electronics, stationed in Naples, Italy
Why do you believe it is important for young people to register and vote? We make a difference and every young man and woman should want what is best for their country, so vote for it.
Name: Harlan V Pickard, III
Branch of Service: USN ret
Years of Military Service: 15
Rank upon discharge: E6
Specialties: Submarine service qualified, Hospital corpsman
Foreign countries where veteran was stationed: none
Medals/Honors Received: Navy Achievement, Good Conduct x 3, Desert Storm
Highlights of Military Service: 2 Med cruises, 6 submarine deterrent patrols
Why do you believe it is important for young people to register and vote?
Name: Ottis C Teston
Branch of Service: Army
Years of Military Service: 4 years, 10 months
Rank upon discharge: Sergeant First Class
Specialties: Infantry Rifleman
Foreign countries where veteran was stationed: Fought in Korea; stationed in US
Medals/Honors Received: Purple Heart, Good Conduct, Ex-Prisoner of War
Highlights of Military Service: Sgt. Teston began combat duty in Korea in August of 1950. Sgt. Teston was with a group of 8 other soldiers from his unit at an outpost 11 kilometers from the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea. On 11-25-50, the unit was battling an increasing number of Chinese soldiers. A firefight ensued on the morning of 11-27-50, and one man was killed in action while another was wounded. A fellow soldier threw a grenade in an attempt to stave off the attacking Chinese soldiers. The resulting grenade flash temporarily blinded Sgt. Teston. As he fought to regain his sight, the remaining unit members fled down a hill to evade the attacking Chinese soldiers. Sgt. Teston regained his sight just as Chinese soldiers were quickly surrounding him and taking him prisoner. The remaining members of his unit were also captured by the Chinese the following day.
Sgt. Teston was in a total of 3 different Prisoner of War camps for 33 months. The first camp was a makeshift facility consisting of mud and grass huts. The temperatures were cold as this was winter (a reported 68 degrees below zero at one time.) In an attempt to warm himself and his fellow prisoners, Sgt. Teston scavenged a door from a nearby farmhouse. His intent was to burn the door for warmth. He was caught with the door by his Chinese captors. Sgt. Teston was forced to hold the door above his head for hours in the freezing cold. As a result, he suffered severe frostbite to his extremities and ultimately lost a portion of one toe.
Sgt. Teston and his fellow prisoners were subjected to attempted indoctrination by the Chinese. Daily lessons in Communist teachings were common with the eventual separation of enlisted men from officers as the Chinese believed they could break the will of the enlisted men easily if they did not have their commanding officers present. Illness and death was ever present in the camps. At the time of his release on 08-31-53, Sgt. Teston and one other soldier were the only survivors of the 8 men from his unit originally sent to the outpost. Sgt. Teston returned to the US aboard a ship on which he was debriefed after his long ordeal. Upon his return to the US, he was discharged from the service.
Why do you believe it is important for young people to register and vote? According to Sgt. Teston: "We have to participate in our system to control our government. It is a privilege we have and our country is founded on this principle. It has to be this way. We need to have a voice in our government. This is what soldiers died for-so that we could have the form of government we have."
Name: Cheri L Fisher
Branch of Service: US Marine Corps
Years of Military Service: 9 1/2 years active duty
Rank upon discharge: Sergeant
Specialties: Avionics, Navigational and Communication Equipment and Data Systems Technician
Foreign countries where veteran was stationed: Iwakuni, Japan
Medals/Honors Received: Good Conduct Medal 3rd Award, Navy Unit Citation, Rifle Sharpshooter, National Defense Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment 2nd Award
Highlights of Military Service: Attended boot camp-Parris Island, SC; A&C schools-Memphis, TN; Stationed-Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC; Data systems school-Mare Island, CA; Went on 2 deployments to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Got to see Hiroshima ground zero; crossed paths with 2 cousins and several friends met at different times in my career; Crossed paths at different points and still email them.
Why do you believe it is important for young people to register and vote? Instead of complaining about who gets elected, get out, register and vote. If any state knows, Florida does EVERY VOTE COUNTS!! Study what each candidate claims they will do if elected and vote for the one that has promised to do what you believe in.
Name: James T Sakai
Branch of Service: US Navy 1943, US Army 1945-1947
Years of Military Service: 3 mos in Navy (V-12 program); 26 mos Army
Rank upon discharge: Staff Sergeant Navy; 2nd Infantry Director, 23rd Inf. Regiment Army
Specialties: Squad Leader, Battalion Sgt/Major
Foreign countries where veteran was stationed: none
Medals/Honors Received: No combat medals; Normal WW II awards and Expert Marksman, Good Conduct
Highlights of Military Service:
Why do you believe it is important for young people to register and vote? Voting is the one way ALL citizens can help shape our laws thru Congress and help choose the direction and vision this country moves in through the selection of our President.
Name: James William Delaney
Branch of Service: US Army
Years of Military Service: 2 years
Rank upon discharge: Sergeant
Specialties: Company bugler and Supply Sergeant
Foreign countries where veteran was stationed: England, France, Belgium, Germany and the Philippines.
Medals/Honors Received: Good Conduct medal, European Campaign, Battle Star, Pacific Campaign, Philippine Liberation, World War II Victory medal
Highlights of Military Service: Crossing the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Meeting five other soldiers from Fernandina Beach in France and Germany, including my brother.
Why do you believe it is important for young people to register and vote? If you don't vote, you have no voice.
Name: Erik Larsen, MD, FACS
Branch of Service: US Army
Years of Military Service: 1950-1952
Rank upon discharge: Captain
Specialties: Battalion surgeon 23 Reg, 210 Korea Surgeon-First MASH (8209) Korea
Foreign countries where veteran was stationed: Korea
Medals/Honors Received: Combat Medical Badge, Purple Heart, Knighted (Ritter Danebrod) King Frederick IX Denmark, Bronze Star x3
Highlights of Military Service: Drafted as a medical doctor in 1950 and sent to Korea where I served as a front line surgeon. Was wounded and MIA during the infamous "May Massacre." Was rescued and reassigned as MASH surgeon where I got extensive experience in war surgery. Returned to Korea in 2000 with 2ID reunion group to commemorate 50th anniversary of Korean War.
Why do you believe it is important for young people to register and vote? Register and vote for the future of America. Let your voice and opinion count. Do not let others decide for you.
Name: Walter A Hickey
Branch of Service: Army
Years of Military Service: 3 1/2
Rank upon discharge: Buck Sergeant
Specialties: Light machine gunner for two years, then squad leader
Foreign countries where veteran was stationed: Guadalcanal-Bougainville. LeyTe. CeBu-Los Nagros-Tokyo Japan
Medals/Honors Received: Good Conduct; Two Purple Hearts; Bronze Star; Philippine Liberation; Combat Infantry; Badge American Defense; Two Military Arms Award Medals
Highlights of Military Service: Being wounded on 05-08-45-the day after my 21st birthday. VE Day-my birthday 05-07-24.
Why do you believe it is important for young people to register and vote? First of all, love your mom and dad. Love the US flag and love and trust Jesus. Many a man and female served. Some gave some and some gave all just so you can have your freedom in a free and beautiful country. Just look around you. I am free.
Name: Judson Todd Fulmer
Branch of Service: Air Force
Years of Military Service: 2 years
Rank upon discharge: First Lieutenant
Specialties: Air Craft Controller
Foreign countries where veteran was stationed: Korea
Medals/Honors Received: Korean Service Medal, U.N. Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal
Highlights of Military Service: Directed interception of enemy aircraft invading South Korea.
Why do you believe it is important for young people to register and vote? Registering and voting is a responsibility and privilege in a democratic society.
Name: Marjorie C Crawford
Branch of Service: Navy
Years of Military Service: 2 years
Rank upon discharge: Ensign
Specialties: Nursing
Foreign countries where veteran was stationed: In France (not as a nurse, but as wife of GW(Tex) Crawford, my husband.
Medals/Honors Received:
Highlights of Military Service: I. Being on an orthopedic ward during WWII and helping to heal the war bodies II. Seeing people like Red Skelton visit the wards and be such a morale booster to the boys.
Why do you believe it is important for young people to register and vote? There is no feeling anyone can receive like serving ones country. Thank God, most of us come out in good health.
Name: Bobby Joe Jones
Branch of Service: US Army
Years of Military Service: 2 years
Rank upon discharge: E-4
Specialties: Specialist in operation of the supply room.
Foreign countries where veteran was stationed: Santa Domingo, Cuba
Medals/Honors Received: membership of M-1 Rifle range; Good Conduct medal
Highlights of Military Service: Successfully completed generator operations and organizational maintenance courses; took low pressure steam hand fired warm air furnace; atomic/biological/chemical attack; earned high grade on M-14 rifle. Got 2 letters of appreciation from Captain Tenonia Cunnigham and Lt. Lantines Boyston upon discharge.
Why do you believe it is important for young people to register and vote? I feel everyone should serve their country and defend it. I feel it teaches the young people a lot of good qualities to be strong and grow for a better future and to become a better grown-up. It teaches courage, strength, integrity, and honor, and voting is good for everyone's rights and freedom of choice.
Name: Ted Davis
Branch of Service: Army
Years of Military Service: 18
Rank upon discharge: Staff Sergeant
Specialties: Administration, Military Police/Intelligence, Supply, Pressman
Foreign countries where veteran was stationed: Germany (2 tours—1960-1964, 1967-1970); Vietnam
Medals/Honors Received: National Defense Service; Good Conduct; Vietnam Service (2 Bronze Stars); Vietnam Campaign; Cold War Victory (Commemorative); US Army Service (Commemorative); Overseas Service (Commemorative); Combat Service (Commemorative); Meritorious Unit Citation (Commemorative); Presidential Citation (Commemorative); Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit (Commemorative); Civil Action Honor Medal, American Defense (Commemorative); Honorable Service (Commemorative)
Highlights of Military Service: Since leaving the military, I have had the honor of being a part of the Honor Guard to ensure full military honors are given to all deceased veterans. I have received 2nd place for my community service out of 128 posts and ALL service officers in Florida.
Why do you believe it is important for young people to register and vote? Freedom is not free and every generation has to serve to protect freedom. Each generation has to pay their price. When you compare us to other countries, you realize how important it is to vote and it is a privilege and should be taken seriously.
Picture of Mr. Ted Davis
Name: Michael Ray Rice ( form submitted by Ms. Ellie Rice)
Branch of Service: US Army 25th Infantry Division
Years of Military Service: July 17, 1967 - December 26, 1967
Rank upon discharge: Private First Class E-3
Specialties: 65th Engineer Battalion
Foreign countries where veteran was stationed: Republic of Vietnam
Medals/Honors Received: Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device, Purple Heart Award, Military Merit Medal (Republic of Vietnam), Gallantry Cross wtih Palm (Republic of Vietnam)
Highlights of Military Service: Heroic actions - volunteered for mission causing his death.
Why do you believe it is important for young people to register and vote? It is an American right. However it can be very dangerous when it is done for popularity or because you do not "like" a candidate. I hear this all too often.
Picture of Mr. Rice - Age 20, Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Name: Daniel Pryor Bierman, Sr.
Branch of service: U S Navy
Years of military service: 1944-1946 and 1950-1951
Rank upon discharge: CT3
Specialties: HI-FI Direction Finding, Soviet Union - Russian Language Intercept on Shortwave High Speed.
Medals / Honors Received: WWII Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, National Defense Medal, and Unit Citation Ribbon.
Highlights of military service: Boot Camp, Sampson, New York in 1944; Radioman School, Bainbridge, Maryland in 1945; Intercept Language School, Cheltenham, Maryland in 1945; Communication Intel, Nebraska Ave., Washington DC; Radio Listening Station, Dupont, South Carolina in 1945-1946; Adak, Alaska, Aleutian Islands in 1950-1951; Bainbrige Island, Washington-Intercept School in 1951.
Why do you believe it is important for young people to register and vote? To be active in voting for those in position locally, state and federal to protect our system of democratic freedom and national security of our republic.
Mr. Bierman with R. Adm Boensel and Congressman Crenshaw
Name: Andrew O. Watson
Branch of Service: US Army
Years of Military Service: 2
Rank upon discharge: 1st Lieutenant
Specialties:
Foreign countries where veteran was stationed: Vietnam 1969-1970
Medals/Honors Received: Bronze Star for Meritorious Service
Highlights of Military Service:
Why do you believe it is important for young people to register and vote? The privilege of voting is to be cherished. Not voting means you may lose the privilege in the future.
Name: Charles Higginbotham
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Years of Military Service: 3 years
Rank upon discharge: E-4
Specialties: Aircraft Electrician
Foreign countries where veteran was stationed: Korea
Medals/Honors Received: National Defense Medal, Army Achievment Medal, Army Comendation Medal and Air Crewmans Wings.
Highlights of Military Service: Travling and serving overseas. Meeting people from all over the world.
Why do you believe it is important for young people to register and vote? No matter what your political views, voting is important. Many people have died to allow them that privilage.
