James R. Corbett '47 (D)
Harvey, IL
Harvey, IL
U.S. Navy
Electrician Mate 2nd Class
Korean War - 4 years
U.S.S. Midway CBV41
Electrician Mate 2nd Class
Korean War - 4 years
U.S.S. Midway CBV41
Halfred Hamilton '47
Harvey, IL
Harvey, IL
U.S. Marine Corps
Sergeant
Korean War 1951 - 1953
Combat Medal & Sharp Shooter Medal
Sergeant
Korean War 1951 - 1953
Combat Medal & Sharp Shooter Medal
Roland G. Johnson '47
Oak Forest, IL
Oak Forest, IL
U.S. Army 1954 - 1956
Private First Class
Chaplain's Assistant
Frankfort, Germany
Private First Class
Chaplain's Assistant
Frankfort, Germany
John L. Sarna '47 (D)
Harvey, IL
Harvey, IL
U.S. Army
Corporal
Korean War 1951 - 1953
U.S. Intelligence Analyst
Trieste United States Troops (TRUST)
Corporal
Korean War 1951 - 1953
U.S. Intelligence Analyst
Trieste United States Troops (TRUST)
U.S. Air Force 1951- 1956
1st Lieutenant
Assigned Clinical Laboratory Officer
Medical Service Corps.
Texas, South Dakota & Alaska
Supervised 10 technicians at a 200 bed hospital in Fairbanks, AK.
1st Lieutenant
Assigned Clinical Laboratory Officer
Medical Service Corps.
Texas, South Dakota & Alaska
Supervised 10 technicians at a 200 bed hospital in Fairbanks, AK.
Donald E. Wright '47
Homewood, IL
Homewood, IL
Leslie J. Bartlett
Harvey, IL
Harvey, IL
U.S. Air Force
Colonel / Command Pilot
Korea / Vietnam 32 years
Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal
w/ 7 oak leaf clusters, Meritorious Service Medal, AF Commendation Medal w/ 1 oak leaf cluster, Vietnam Service Medal w/ 4 bronze service stars, Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/ Palm, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award w/ 3 oak leaf clusters, National Defense Service Medal w/ 1 service star.
Colonel / Command Pilot
Korea / Vietnam 32 years
Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal
w/ 7 oak leaf clusters, Meritorious Service Medal, AF Commendation Medal w/ 1 oak leaf cluster, Vietnam Service Medal w/ 4 bronze service stars, Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/ Palm, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award w/ 3 oak leaf clusters, National Defense Service Medal w/ 1 service star.
Ted N. Branson '48 (D)
Harvey, IL
Harvey, IL
U.S. Marine Corp 1946 - 1949
Corporal
U.S. Air Force 1949 - 1952
Sergeant
(USMC) North China & Guam
(USAF) Okinawa during Korean War
Air Policeman
Corporal
U.S. Air Force 1949 - 1952
Sergeant
(USMC) North China & Guam
(USAF) Okinawa during Korean War
Air Policeman
Dale H. Besterfield '48 (D)
Homewood, IL
Homewood, IL
U.S. Army 1953 - 1955
Corporal
Stationed: Fort Devins, MA &
Eta Jima, Japan
Corporal
Stationed: Fort Devins, MA &
Eta Jima, Japan
Hudon Bydalek '48 (D)
Harvey, IL
Harvey, IL
U.S. Air Force 1948 - 1954
Staff Sergeant
Korean War
Stationed: Okinawa
Staff Sergeant
Korean War
Stationed: Okinawa
Lloyd Gardiner '48
Harvey, IL
Harvey, IL
U.S. Marines Corps
Corporal
Korean War 1951 - 1953
Stationed San Diego, CA &
Camp Lejiune, NC.
Corporal
Korean War 1951 - 1953
Stationed San Diego, CA &
Camp Lejiune, NC.
Cloyd E. Greer '48 (D)
Harvey, IL
Harvey, IL
U.S. Air Force
Staff Sergeant
Korean War 1947 - 1953
Aircraft Engineer Mechanic / Aircraft Electrician
Stationed: Nebraska, Texas, South Dekota & Korea
Sharp Shooter Medal, Good Conduct Medal & Korean Service Medal.
Staff Sergeant
Korean War 1947 - 1953
Aircraft Engineer Mechanic / Aircraft Electrician
Stationed: Nebraska, Texas, South Dekota & Korea
Sharp Shooter Medal, Good Conduct Medal & Korean Service Medal.
Jack Payan '48 (D)
Harvey, IL
Harvey, IL
U.S. Army
Corporal
Korean War 1952 - 1954
HQ Company of the 2nd Armored Division
Bad Kreuznach, Germany
Corporal
Korean War 1952 - 1954
HQ Company of the 2nd Armored Division
Bad Kreuznach, Germany
Robert F. Ried '48 (D)
Harvey, IL
Harvey, IL
U.S. Army
Corporal
Korean War 1953 - 1955
3050 Carpenter Division
Stationed: Camp Leonard Wood, MO,
Camp McCoy, WI & Camp Claybank, MI.
Good Conduct Medal
Corporal
Korean War 1953 - 1955
3050 Carpenter Division
Stationed: Camp Leonard Wood, MO,
Camp McCoy, WI & Camp Claybank, MI.
Good Conduct Medal
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U.S. Marine
Korean War
Killed In Action
Korean War
Killed In Action
Jack Buchl '49 (D)
Dolton, IL
Dolton, IL
Roy Jackson '49
Hazel Crest, IL
Hazel Crest, IL
U.S. Army
Corporal
Korean War 1951 - 1953
Military Police
8th Army Headquarters - protection and safety of President-elect, Dwight D. Eisenhower when visiting Korea.
Stationed: Tague & Seoul, Korea
Good Conduct Medal & Meritorious Unit Citation
Corporal
Korean War 1951 - 1953
Military Police
8th Army Headquarters - protection and safety of President-elect, Dwight D. Eisenhower when visiting Korea.
Stationed: Tague & Seoul, Korea
Good Conduct Medal & Meritorious Unit Citation
Thomas J. Horton '48 (D)
Harvey, IL
Harvey, IL
U.S. Navy
Radioman First Class
Korean War 1951 - 1954
Served aboard the U.S.S. Elokomin,
U.S.S. Antares & U.S.S. LST 532
Radioman First Class
Korean War 1951 - 1954
Served aboard the U.S.S. Elokomin,
U.S.S. Antares & U.S.S. LST 532
Richard Condon '49
Flossmoor, IL
Flossmoor, IL
U.S. Army
Corporal
Korean War 1952 - 1954
Regimental Wire Chief
14th Infantry Regiment Headquarters Company.
Stationed; Camp North Star, Korea. United Nations Service Medal, Nantional Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Ribbon, 3 Bronze Battle Stars & Combat Infantryman's Badge.
Corporal
Korean War 1952 - 1954
Regimental Wire Chief
14th Infantry Regiment Headquarters Company.
Stationed; Camp North Star, Korea. United Nations Service Medal, Nantional Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Ribbon, 3 Bronze Battle Stars & Combat Infantryman's Badge.
Angelo Marcheschi, Sr. '49
Harvey, IL
Harvey, IL
U.S. Marines Corps 1952 - 1954
Lance Corporal (E3)
Korea 1953 - 1954
Mag-3-K-6 Korea 1st Marine Air Wing VMA 121
Plane Captain/Aircraft Engineer Mechanic
National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal W/2*,
United Nation Service Medal, Republic of Korea War Service Medal & Expert Rifle Badge
Lance Corporal (E3)
Korea 1953 - 1954
Mag-3-K-6 Korea 1st Marine Air Wing VMA 121
Plane Captain/Aircraft Engineer Mechanic
National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal W/2*,
United Nation Service Medal, Republic of Korea War Service Medal & Expert Rifle Badge
Phillip H. Williams '49
Harvey, IL
Harvey, IL
U.S. Army 1953 - 1961
1st Lieutenant
Korean War
Ordnance Corps
Stationed: Fort Knox, Kentucky
National Defense Service Medal
1st Lieutenant
Korean War
Ordnance Corps
Stationed: Fort Knox, Kentucky
National Defense Service Medal
William R. Young '49
Hazel Crest, IL
Hazel Crest, IL
U.S. Air Force 1951 - 1955
Staff Sergeant
Administration
Wiesbaden, Germany
Staff Sergeant
Administration
Wiesbaden, Germany
Robert C. Lister '50 (D)
Markham, IL
Markham, IL
U.S. Army
Korean War
Military Police
Berlin, Germany
Korean War
Military Police
Berlin, Germany
Robert Kuykendall '51
Harvey, IL
Harvey, IL
U.S. Army 1952 - 1954
Corporal
Communications Specialist
Stationed: France & Ft. Leonard Wood, MO
Corporal
Communications Specialist
Stationed: France & Ft. Leonard Wood, MO
U.S. Navy
Commander (Ret.)
Korean & Vietnam Wars 1953 - 1976
Naval Aviator
Stationed: Japan, Korea & Vietnam
Meritorious Service Medal, China Service Medal, American Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, U.S. Vietnam Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal & Vietnam Campaign Medal.
Commander (Ret.)
Korean & Vietnam Wars 1953 - 1976
Naval Aviator
Stationed: Japan, Korea & Vietnam
Meritorious Service Medal, China Service Medal, American Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, U.S. Vietnam Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal & Vietnam Campaign Medal.
Charles F. Clark, Jr. '51
Crete, IL
Crete, IL
Donald L. Krabbe '52 (D)
Harvey, IL
Harvey, IL
U.S. Navy/U.S. Marine Corps 1965 - 1991
Captain
Chief of Chaplain U.S. Marine Corps
Vietnam/Desert Storm
Served in 44 countries including U.S.
Silver Star & Bronze Star
Interment: Arlington National Cemetery
Captain
Chief of Chaplain U.S. Marine Corps
Vietnam/Desert Storm
Served in 44 countries including U.S.
Silver Star & Bronze Star
Interment: Arlington National Cemetery
Leroy Messmaker '52 (D)
South Holland, IL
South Holland, IL
U.S. Air Force
2nd Lieutenant
Distinguished Flying Cross
Killed In Action in Chesapeake Bay, protecting
3 towns along the east coast.
2nd Lieutenant
Distinguished Flying Cross
Killed In Action in Chesapeake Bay, protecting
3 towns along the east coast.
Dale Moody '52
Harvey, IL
Harvey, IL
U.S. Army 1957 - 1959
Specialist 4
"C" Company Clerk
Gen. Patton 34th Armor of the 4th Infantry Div.
Ft. Lewis, Washington
Specialist 4
"C" Company Clerk
Gen. Patton 34th Armor of the 4th Infantry Div.
Ft. Lewis, Washington
Lawrence Graham '53
Ivanhoe, IL
Ivanhoe, IL
U.S. Coast Guard 1959 - 1986
Captain (Ret.)
Stationed: Multiple U.S. bases & Cantanduanes,
Republic of the Philippines.
Meritorious Servce Medal w/ Bronze Star, Commendation
Medal, Achievement Medal, Commandants Letter of
Appreciation medal, Sea Service Ribbon, National Defense
Service Command at Sea Insignia, Command at Shore
Insignia, Cutterman Insignia & Graduate of the
U.S. War College.
Captain (Ret.)
Stationed: Multiple U.S. bases & Cantanduanes,
Republic of the Philippines.
Meritorious Servce Medal w/ Bronze Star, Commendation
Medal, Achievement Medal, Commandants Letter of
Appreciation medal, Sea Service Ribbon, National Defense
Service Command at Sea Insignia, Command at Shore
Insignia, Cutterman Insignia & Graduate of the
U.S. War College.
Ramon Llorens '53
Phoenix, IL
Phoenix, IL
U.S. Air Force 1954 - 1957
Instrument Fly Instructor
Tech School: Chanute Air Force Base, Rantoul, IL
Stationed: Bakalar Air Force Base, Columbus, IN
Instrument Fly Instructor
Tech School: Chanute Air Force Base, Rantoul, IL
Stationed: Bakalar Air Force Base, Columbus, IN
U.S. Army 1958 - 1960
Private First Class
Stationed: U.S. & Germany
Private First Class
Stationed: U.S. & Germany
Ronald L. Krabbe '54
Harvey, IL
Harvey, IL
U.S. Army 1955 - 1957
SP3
Military Police
Stationed: U.S. & Marshall Islands
SP3
Military Police
Stationed: U.S. & Marshall Islands
Donald L. McGuffin '54
Homewood, IL
Homewood, IL
David Whiston '55
Ivanhoe, IL
Ivanhoe, IL
U.S. Army 1955 - 1967
Private First Class
All state side duty.
Private First Class
All state side duty.
Harold E. Greer '46
Harvey, IL
Harvey, IL
U.S. Army
Sergeant
630th Light Equipment Operator
Korean War 1949 - 1952
Sergeant
630th Light Equipment Operator
Korean War 1949 - 1952
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- Abraham Lincoln
- Abraham Lincoln
Robert Sweet '47
Harvey, IL
Harvey, IL
U.S. Army 1950- 1952
Sergeant E-5
Korean War
7th Infantry Division
Engineer Combat Battalion
Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo & Korea
Sergeant E-5
Korean War
7th Infantry Division
Engineer Combat Battalion
Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo & Korea
Ronald B. Hurley '48
Harvey, IL
Harvey, IL
U.S. Navy
3 Years in service
Lighter Than Air (LTA) Service
Stationed: Memphis, TN, Norfolk, VA,
Weeksville, NC, Glynco, GA,
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Newport, RI
and Anapolis, MD.
3 Years in service
Lighter Than Air (LTA) Service
Stationed: Memphis, TN, Norfolk, VA,
Weeksville, NC, Glynco, GA,
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Newport, RI
and Anapolis, MD.
U.S. Navy 1959 - 1992
Viet Nam
Vice Admiral (Ret.)
Submarine commander
USS Pintado, USS Sperry, USS Robert E. Lee,
USS Jack, USS Benjamin Franklin and USS Sam Houston
Distinguished Service Medal with Gold Star, Defense Superior Service Medal and the Legion of Merit with
3 Gold Stars.
Viet Nam
Vice Admiral (Ret.)
Submarine commander
USS Pintado, USS Sperry, USS Robert E. Lee,
USS Jack, USS Benjamin Franklin and USS Sam Houston
Distinguished Service Medal with Gold Star, Defense Superior Service Medal and the Legion of Merit with
3 Gold Stars.
J. Guy Reynolds '55 (D)
Ivanhoe, IL
Ivanhoe, IL
George Pochos '49
Harvey, IL
Harvey, IL
U.S. Marine 1951 - 1953
Private First Class
Korean War
Stationed: Pairs Island, South Carolina
and San Diego, Caifornia
Private First Class
Korean War
Stationed: Pairs Island, South Carolina
and San Diego, Caifornia
