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Reprinted from The Seminole Producer, July 3, 1944
IN NORMANDY - (by Wireless)
American anti-aircraft (ack-ack) gunners began playing their important part in the Battle of Normandy right on D-Day and shortly after H-Hour.
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Born in 1933, Billie Houston Parker was meant to fly airplanes.
He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force (USAF) in 1954 at Will Rogers Field, OKC to begin his long and extensive career in being a pilot, as well as training others to do so.
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When my dad, Robert E. Hensley, was diagnosed with dementia, my mother had him write down a few notes about his experience in World War II.
Read morePFC Harlan J. Whitlock, WWII Veteran joined the United States Army in 1943 and served until 1945 when the war was over.
During WWII, he was in Germany, France, Luxembourg, and Czechoslovakia.
Read moreThe 45th Infantry Division gained its nickname, “Thunderbird” division, from the gold thunderbird. This Native American symbol became the division’s insignia in 1939.
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Larkin Byrd served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 4 years, which included overseas trips to Japan. “I decided to join because it was either that, or stay in Wewoka and get into trouble,” Larkin said.
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It is fitting that on Memorial Day we remember those who served — and died — in military service to America. But for one local World War II veteran and centenarian, the celebration of a long life well lived is also in order.
Read moreDid you know that 151 years ago today, the Medal of Honor was created? As the highest military honor in the United States, the Medal of Honor awards individuals for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty.
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