Doug Holland

Aug 6, 2017 | Army

National Guard, 1963-1971 Doug did his Basic Training at Fort Ord in Seaside, California where he worked Maintenance in the 115th Ordinance. Doug has fond memories of fishing with some of the crew he worked with and trading their daily catch with the head cook at the...

LT Joseph King Naftel

Aug 5, 2017 | Army

Joseph was drafted into the Army in 1941, and he served until 1946. He was part of the 503rd Parachute Regimental Combat Team. Joseph spent time in Australia, New Guinea, the Dutch East Indies, the Philippines, and the Pacific Theater. We honor you, Joseph Naftel....

Ron Bell

Aug 4, 2017 | Army

Ron served three years, 1950-1953. He was a Rifleman in the 2nd Infantry Division. Ron earned several emblems of honor and the Combat Infantry badge was just one. We honor you, Ron Bell. (Submission written by: Lisa Mead, American Legion Post 112)

LCDR Maurice David Jester

Aug 3, 2017 | Coast Guard

Maurice Jester enlisted in the Coast Guard as a Surfman in 1917, working his way up to Chief Boatswain’s Mate by 1935 while serving on five cutters. Commissioned as a Lieutenant and promoted to Lieutenant Commander, he was the first Coast Guardsman to earn the...

Maj George E. Day

Aug 2, 2017 | Air Force

On 26 August 1967, Col. Day was forced to eject from his aircraft over North Vietnam when it was hit by ground fire. His right arm was broken in 3 places, and his left knee was badly sprained. He was immediately captured by hostile forces and taken to a prison camp...