In Memoriam

Piedmont Chapter ยท Sons of the American Revolution

Honoring the Compatriots of the Piedmont Chapter who have gone before us.
Their service to Chapter and Country is remembered.
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Lytton G. Acree, III▾ Jul 16, 2019
Lytton G. Acree, III
Lytton G. Acree, III

Died Jul 16, 2019

President · 2003–2004 President · 2003–2003
Distinguished Service Certificates 2014
Distinguished Service Certificates 2013
War Service Medal 2012
Greater than 100 National and State Color Guard Events 2006
Bronze Color Guard Medal 2005
Meritorious Service Medal 2005
Service to Veterans 2005
Silver Color Guard Medal 2005
Bronze Good Citizenship Medal 2004
Distinguished Service Certificates 2004
Liberty Medal 2004
Patriot Medal 2004
Service to Veterans 2004
Color Guard Commander's Award 2004
Certificate of Appreciation 2003
Service to Veterans 2003
Jack Martin Membership Trophy 2003
Certificate of Appreciation 2002
Lytton Glynn Acree, Jr.▾ Jul 16, 2019 ✳ Grave Marked 2019
Lytton Glynn Acree, Jr.

Born Apr 20, 1927 · Died Jul 16, 2019 · Grave marked in 2019

William F. Aimone▾ Aug 27, 2004 ✳ Grave Marked 2006
William F. Aimone

Born Nov 6, 1918 · Died Aug 27, 2004 · Grave marked in 2006

Robert H. Allgood▾ Oct 4, 2022
Robert H. Allgood

Born Dec 15, 1925 · Died Oct 4, 2022

Robert N. Allgood▾ May 17, 2022
Robert N. Allgood

Born Jan 3, 1953 · Died May 17, 2022

Fred D. Anthony, Jr.▾ 2022
Fred D. Anthony, Jr.

Died 2022

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William Joseph Barnes▾ Jul 13, 2014
William Joseph Barnes

Born Jan 7, 1932 · Died Jul 13, 2014

Sion D. Bass▾ Jun 20, 2012
Sion D. Bass

Born Jun 29, 1919 · Died Jun 20, 2012

Steven Francis Bass▾ Oct 22, 2024
Steven Francis Bass

Born Feb 17, 1952 · Died Oct 22, 2024

Robert W. Bauchspies▾ Dec 22, 2006 ✳ Grave Marked 2007
Robert W. Bauchspies

Born May 17, 1932 · Died Dec 22, 2006 · Grave marked in 2007

Carl Bhame▾ Mar 10, 2016 ✳ Grave Marked 2017
Carl Bhame

Born Jan 31, 1934 · Died Mar 10, 2016 · Grave marked in 2017

Registrar · 2015–2016 Membership Chairman · 2014–2014 Registrar · 2014–2015 Chaplain (Acting) · 2013–2013 Communications Chairman · 2012–2013 Americanism Committee Chairman · 2011–2012 President · 2010–2011 President · 2010–2011 Vice President · 2009–2010 Americanism Committee Chairman · 2009–2010 Secretary · 2008–2009 Secretary · 2007–2008
Bronze Roger Sherman Medal 2016
Silver Roger Sherman Medal 2016
Bronze Roger Sherman Medal 2015
Silver Roger Sherman Medal 2015
Piedmont Fellow Charter Member 2015
Certificate of Appreciation 2012
Meritorious Service Medal 2011
Distinguished Service Certificates 2010
Meritorious Service Medal 2010
Distinguished Service Certificates 2009
Certificate of Appreciation for Congress Committee 2009
James H. Blankenship▾ Feb 20, 2022
James H. Blankenship

Born Jan 17, 1935 · Died Feb 20, 2022

Wallace W. Boyce, Jr.▾ ✳ Grave Marked 2011
Wallace W. Boyce, Jr.

Grave marked in 2011

No further details on record yet.

Donald Marvin Harvey Breed▾ Jan 16, 2017 ✳ Grave Marked 2017
Donald Marvin Harvey Breed

Born Oct 17, 1934 · Died Jan 16, 2017 · Grave marked in 2017

Donald P. Breed▾ 2019
Donald P. Breed

Died 2019

Patrick Donald Breed▾ Apr 3, 2016
Patrick Donald Breed

Born Oct 10, 1964 · Died Apr 3, 2016

Robert J. Buck▾ Jun 20, 2010 ✳ Grave Marked 2010
Robert J. Buck

Born Apr 4, 1923 · Died Jun 20, 2010 · Grave marked in 2010

Chaplain · 2001–2002 Schools Committee Chairman · 2001–2002 Chaplain · 2000–2001 Schools Committee Chairman · 2000–2001 Chaplain · 1999–2000 Knight Essay Committee Chairman · 1999–2000 Chaplain · 1998–1999 Oratory/Essay Committee Chairman · 1997–1998
Certificate of Appreciation 2011
Bronze Good Citizenship Medal 2004
Outstanding Citizenship Award 2004
Service to Veterans 2004
Certificate of Appreciation 2003
War Service Medal 2003
Distinguished Service Certificates 2001
Bronze Good Citizenship Medal 1999
Certificate of Appreciation 1998
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F. C. (Hap) Chandler▾ Oct 10, 2016 ✳ Grave Marked 2017
F. C. (Hap) Chandler

Born Jul 28, 1921 · Died Oct 10, 2016 · Grave marked in 2017

James R. Colvin▾ Feb 28, 2004 ✳ Grave Marked 2006
James R. Colvin

Born Sep 4, 1916 · Died Feb 28, 2004 · Grave marked in 2006

Victor Crist▾ Feb 13, 2021
Victor Crist

Born Jun 13, 1925 · Died Feb 13, 2021

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Frank H. Darwin, Jr.▾ ✳ Grave Marked 2006
Frank H. Darwin, Jr.

Grave marked in 2006

No further details on record yet.

Charles Hal Dayhuff, III▾ Jan 5, 2018
Charles Hal Dayhuff, III

Born Oct 8, 1937 · Died Jan 5, 2018

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Garnett L. "Jack" Ferguson▾ 2014
Garnett L. "Jack" Ferguson

Died 2014

Speakers Bureau Chairman · 2012–2013 Speakers Bureau Chairman · 2011–2012 Speakers Bureau Chairman · 2010–2011 Speakers Bureau Chairman · 2008–2009
Bronze Roger Sherman Medal 2014
Distinguished Service Certificates 2014
Distinguished Service Certificates 2013
Bronze Roger Sherman Medal 2013
Service to Veterans Medal - Oak Leaf Cluster (3rd) 2012
Distinguished Service Certificates 2012
John Dooley Education Outreach Award 2011
Certificate of Appreciation 2011
John Dooley Education Outreach Award 2011
George Washington Endowment Fellow 2010
Certificate of Appreciation for Congress Committee 2009
Patriot Medal 2006
War Service Medal 2006
Meritorious Service Medal 2005
Service to Veterans 2005
Col. Stewart Boone McCarty Award 2005
Most State and Chapter Color Guard Events 2005
Esprit de Corps - Color Guard 2005
Overall Recognition 2005
Bronze Color Guard Medal 2004
Silver Color Guard Medal 2004
Bronze Good Citizenship Medal 2004
Color Guard Commander's Award 2004
Service to Veterans 2003
Certificate of Appreciation 2002
Jack Ferguson▾ Jan 17, 2014 ✳ Grave Marked 2015
Jack Ferguson

Born Jan 21, 1927 · Died Jan 17, 2014 · Grave marked in 2015

Ray Moses Finley▾ Jun 4, 1990
Ray Moses Finley

Born Sep 13, 1984 · Died Jun 4, 1990

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Richard Edward Hansen, Sr.▾ Jun 15, 2019
Richard Edward Hansen, Sr.

Born Dec 8, 1929 · Died Jun 15, 2019

Sergeant-at-Arms · 2000–2001 Public Safety Committee Chairman · 2000–2001 Law Enforcement Committee Chairman · 1999–2000
Certificate of Appreciation 2000
Charles Hendry▾ Jan 20, 2014 ✳ Grave Marked 2014
Charles Hendry

Born Oct 26, 1936 · Died Jan 20, 2014 · Grave marked in 2014

War Service Medal 2012
Billy Gene Holcomb▾ ✳ Grave Marked 2018
Billy Gene Holcomb

Grave marked in 2018

No further details on record yet.

Thomas Holcomb▾ Jun 17, 2013 ✳ Grave Marked 2014
Thomas Holcomb

Born May 6, 1928 · Died Jun 17, 2013 · Grave marked in 2014

Tom Holcombe▾ Jun 17, 2013
Tom Holcombe

Died Jun 17, 2013

War Service Medal 2005
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Glenn F. Kirk▾ Oct 2, 2024 ✳ Grave Marked
Glenn F. Kirk

Born Jan 24, 1931 · Died Oct 2, 2024 · Grave marked

Registrar · 2024–2025 Registrar · 2023–2024 Registrar · 2022–2023 Registrar · 2021–2022
Bronze Roger Sherman Medal 2024
Distinguished Service Certificates 2024
Jack Martin Membership Trophy 2023
Glenn Franklin Kirk▾
Glenn Franklin Kirk

No further details on record yet.

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Bill Franklin Lindler▾ May 30, 2022
Bill Franklin Lindler

Born Apr 14, 1947 · Died May 30, 2022

Jon P. Liviaditis▾ Jul 29, 2010 ✳ Grave Marked 2010
Jon P. Liviaditis

Born Jun 16, 1976 · Died Jul 29, 2010 · Grave marked in 2010

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Jack McConnell Martin▾ Jun 16, 1998 ✳ Grave Marked 2006
Jack McConnell Martin

Born Nov 15, 1939 · Died Jun 16, 1998 · Grave marked in 2006

Lawrence Maurer, Jr.▾ May 15, 2004 ✳ Grave Marked 2004
Lawrence Maurer, Jr.

Born Oct 9, 1929 · Died May 15, 2004 · Grave marked in 2004

Murray McAfee▾ Jul 15, 2012 ✳ Grave Marked 2013
Murray McAfee

Born Dec 8, 1946 · Died Jul 15, 2012 · Grave marked in 2013

William S. McAlley▾ ✳ Grave Marked 2007
William S. McAlley

Grave marked in 2007

No further details on record yet.

Don McClanahan▾ Jan 31, 2018 ✳ Grave Marked 2022
Don McClanahan

Born Aug 28, 1935 · Died Jan 31, 2018 · Grave marked in 2022

Webmaster · 2014–2014 Webmaster · 2013–2014
Certificate of Patriotism 2016
Certificate of Patriotism 2015
War Service Medal 2012
Robert D. McCleskey▾ Feb 13, 2019
Robert D. McCleskey

Born Jun 1, 1937 · Died Feb 13, 2019

Bronze and Silver Color Guard Medals 2016
Certificate of Patriotism 2016
Bronze Color Guard Medal 2015
Certificate of Patriotism 2015
Silver Color Guard Medal 2015
War Service Medal 2012
Gaston C. McIntire▾ Apr 13, 1961 ✳ Grave Marked 2011
Gaston C. McIntire

Born Oct 23, 1880 · Died Apr 13, 1961 · Grave marked in 2011

James Motes McIntire▾ Feb 25, 2026
James Motes McIntire
James Motes McIntire

Born Jul 23, 1941 · Died Feb 25, 2026

Awards Committee · 2010–2011 President · 2008–2009 Vice President · 2007–2008
Piedmont Fellow Charter Member 2015
Bronze Roger Sherman Medal 2014
Chapter Medal of Distinguished Service 2014
Bronze Roger Sherman Medal 2013
Certificate of Appreciation 2012
Certificate of Appreciation 2010
Meritorious Service Medal 2009
Jack Martin Membership Trophy 2008
Service to Veterans 2005
Certificate of Appreciation 2004
James C. McLeroy▾ ✳ Grave Marked 2007
James C. McLeroy

Grave marked in 2007

No further details on record yet.

Harold McPheeters▾ Jan 14, 2021
Harold McPheeters

Born Mar 10, 1923 · Died Jan 14, 2021

GPS Coordinates: 33.04538° N, 85.02618° W

Donald Glen Merritt▾ Jun 21, 2019 ✳ Grave Marked 2019
Donald Glen Merritt

Born Nov 6, 1958 · Died Jun 21, 2019 · Grave marked in 2019

Sergeant-at-Arms · 1998–1999
William Dale Miller▾ Jun 3, 2021
William Dale Miller
William Dale Miller

Born Jun 4, 1946 · Died Jun 3, 2021

Secretary · 2016–2017
Certificate of Appreciation 2017
Certificate of Patriotism 2015
War Service Medal 2015
John Campbell Millican▾ Feb 14, 2004 ✳ Grave Marked 2006
John Campbell Millican

Born Aug 15, 1937 · Died Feb 14, 2004 · Grave marked in 2006

Travis W. Mills▾ May 30, 2026
Travis W. Mills

Born Jul 6, 1932 · Died May 30, 2026

Aubrey R. Morris▾ Apr 13, 2010 ✳ Grave Marked 2011
Aubrey R. Morris

Born Jan 11, 1922 · Died Apr 13, 2010 · Grave marked in 2011

Nominating Committee Chairman · 1995–1996 Oratory/Essay Committee Chairman · 1995–1996
Service to Veterans 2004
25 Year SAR Membership Pin 2001
Paul Grady Moss, Jr.▾ Feb 7, 2010 ✳ Grave Marked 2011
Paul Grady Moss, Jr.

Born Apr 23, 1918 · Died Feb 7, 2010 · Grave marked in 2011

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Kleber Miller O'Neal, Jr.▾ Dec 13, 2018
Kleber Miller O'Neal, Jr.

Born Apr 18, 1948 · Died Dec 13, 2018

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Robert Roland Parker▾ Dec 12, 2012 ✳ Grave Marked 2013
Robert Roland Parker

Born Jan 14, 1932 · Died Dec 12, 2012 · Grave marked in 2013

Paul Ithel Prescott▾ Jul 24, 2026
Paul Ithel Prescott
Paul Ithel Prescott

Born Dec 7, 1931 · Died Jul 24, 2026

Source Book Committee Chairman · 2021–2022 Color Guard Commander · 2019–2020 Color Guard Commander · 2018–2019 Assistant Color Guard Commander · 2014–2014 Flag Committee Chairman · 2014–2015 Past President / Officer · 2013–2014 President · 2012–2013 President · 2012–2013 Vice President · 2011–2012 Registrar · 2006–2007 Color Guard Commander · 2004–2014
Caleb Gibbs State Color Guard Commander's Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters 2026
Gold 250th Anniversary Medal 2026
Source Book Award (Chapter) - Ken Burns' The American Revolution 2026
Silver 250th Anniversary Medal 2025
Source Book Award (Chapter) - Keepsake Box 2025
Bronze 250th Anniversary Medal 2024
Chapter Henry Knox Achievement Medal 2024
Source Book Award - Special Leather Bound code book from General George Washington 2024
Source Book Award (Chapter) - Tabletop Tray 2023
Silver Roger Sherman Medal OLC 2022
Certificate of Distinguished Service 2022
Source Book Award 2022
Piedmont Source Book Award 2021
Certificate of Appreciation 2021
Certificate of Appreciation 2020
Paul I. Prescott Award โ€” namesake creation 2020
Distinguished Service Certificates 2019
Certificate of Appreciation 2019
SAR Two Star General - presented by President Ron Redner 2019
Fifteen-Year Membership Certificate 2018
Silver Roger Sherman Medal 2015
Gold Roger Sherman Medal 2015
Distinguished Service Certificates 2014
Bronze Roger Sherman Medal 2014
Past President's Pin 2013
Von Steuben Medal (Sustained Achievement, NSSAR Color Guard) 2013
Bronze Roger Sherman Medal 2013
Distinguished Service Certificates 2013
Furlong Award 2013
Service to Veterans Medal - Oak Leaf Cluster (2nd) 2012
Meritorious Service Medal 2011
George Washington Endowment Fellow 2011
Color Guardsman of the Year 2011
State Flag Certificate 2011
Color Guardsman of the Year 2011
Silver Good Citizenship Medal 2009
Bronze Samuel Adams Medal for Congress Committee 2009
Silver Good Citizenship Medal 2009
Meritorious Service Medal 2008
Certificate of Appreciation 2008
Bronze Color Guard Medal 2007
Patriot Medal 2007
Silver Color Guard Medal 2007
Greater than 100 National and State Color Guard Events 2007
Liberty Medal 2006
Meritorious Service Medal 2006
Bronze Good Citizenship Medal 2005
Service to Veterans 2005
Color Guard Rookie of the Year 2005
Distinguished Service Certificates 2004
Service to Veterans 2004
War Service Medal 2004
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Scott Askew Ray▾ May 4, 2019 ✳ Grave Marked 2019
Scott Askew Ray

Born Dec 20, 1929 · Died May 4, 2019 · Grave marked in 2019

Piper Editor · 2008–2009 Piper Editor · 2007–2008 Piper Editor · 2006–2007 Piper Editor · 2002–2009 President · 2002–2003 Secretary · 2001–2002 Revolutionary Grave Sites Committee Chairman · 2000–2001
Piedmont Patriot Award 2009
Certificate of Distinguished Service 2009
Distinguished Service Certificates 2008
Distinguished Service Certificates 2005
Meritorious Service Medal 2004
Service to Veterans 2004
War Service Medal 2004
Carl F. Bessent Award - Honorable Mention 2004
Certificate of Appreciation 2003
Distinguished Service Certificates 2003
Chase Winston Redner▾ Feb 20, 2024
Chase Winston Redner
Chase Winston Redner

Born Jan 5, 1993 · Died Feb 20, 2024

Richard Lee "Rick" Redner▾ Mar 24, 2020 ✳ Grave Marked
Richard Lee "Rick" Redner

Born Mar 2, 1949 · Died Mar 24, 2020 · Grave marked

Frederic M. Reese, Jr.▾ Nov 19, 2025
Frederic M. Reese, Jr.
Frederic M. Reese, Jr.

Born Oct 22, 1946 · Died Nov 19, 2025

Communications Director · 2025–2026 Communications Director · 2024–2025 JROTC Chair · 2024–2025 SAR/DAR/C.A.R. Chair · 2024–2025 Communications · 2023–2024 Communications Director · 2022–2023 Communications · 2021–2022 Sergeant-at-Arms · 2020–2021 Poster Contest Chairman · 2020–2021 Color Guard Commander · 2020–2021 Communications Chairman · 2020–2021 Poster Contest Chairman · 2019–2020 C.A.R. Liaison · 2019–2020 Communications · 2019–2020 Webmaster · 2019–2020 Color Guard Commander · 2019–2020 Brochure Contest Chairman · 2019–2020 President · 2017–2018 President · 2016–2017 Poster Contest Chairman · 2015–2016 Vice President · 2015–2016 Sergeant-at-Arms · 2014–2015 Education Chairman · 2014–2015 C.A.R. Liaison · 2014–2015
Gold 250th Anniversary Medal (Awarded Posthumously) 2026
Silver 250th Anniversary Medal 2025
The Hannah White Arnett Bronze Medal of Distinction - from MSBDAR 2024
Chapter Master Communicator Proclamation 2024
NSSAR Certificate of Appreciation (133rd Congress) 2023
Silver Meritorious Service Medal 2023
Bronze 250th Anniversary Medal 2023
Bronze Color Guard Medal 2023
Bronze Congress Appreciateion Medal 2022
Chapter Meritorious Service Medal โ€” OLC 2022
Patriot Medal 2021
Silver Roger Sherman Medal 2021
Distinguished Service Certificates 2021
Thomas Jefferson Bond, Jr. Memorial Photographic Award 2021
Roger Sherman Medal (Silver) 2020
Patriot Medal 2020
Distinguished Service Certificates 2020
Meritorious Service Medal 2019
Certificate of Appreciation (Athens Chapter) 2018
Jack Martin Membership Trophy 2018
Bronze Roger Sherman Medal 2017
Distinguished Service Medal 2016
Bronze C.A.R. Medal 2016
Certificate of Patriotism 2016
Certificate of Appreciation 2015
Bronze C.A.R. Medal 2015
Certificate of Patriotism 2015
Distinguished Service Certificates 2015
Piedmont Fellow Charter Member 2015
Meritorious Service Medal 2015
Certificate of Appreciation 2014
Certificate of Appreciation 2014
War Service Medal 2013
Phillip George Riddle▾ Jun 7, 2011
Phillip George Riddle

Born Jan 11, 1930 · Died Jun 7, 2011

Fred Jack Ridgeway, Jr.▾ Sep 7, 2024
Fred Jack Ridgeway, Jr.

Born Nov 15, 1938 · Died Sep 7, 2024

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Paul C. Simpson▾ Sep 7, 2011 ✳ Grave Marked 2011
Paul C. Simpson

Born Mar 21, 1931 · Died Sep 7, 2011 · Grave marked in 2011

Webmaster · 2008–2009 Piper Editor · 2001–2002 Piper Editor · 2000–2001 Publicity Chairman · 1999–2000 Chaplain · 1997–1998 Chaplain · 1996–1997
Distinguished Service Certificates 2008
Distinguished Service Certificates 2007
Meritorious Service Medal 2001
Certificate of Appreciation 2000
Certificate of Appreciation 1999
Bronze Good Citizenship Medal 1998
Certificate of Appreciation 1997
Certificate of Appreciation 1996
Paul Vonley Starkey▾ Oct 21, 2002 ✳ Grave Marked 2005
Paul Vonley Starkey

Born Jan 22, 1916 · Died Oct 21, 2002 · Grave marked in 2005

Edgar B. Sterrett▾
Edgar B. Sterrett

No further details on record yet.

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Howard Carl Tanner▾ Feb 22, 2017 ✳ Grave Marked 2017
Howard Carl Tanner

Born Apr 23, 1938 · Died Feb 22, 2017 · Grave marked in 2017

ROTC Committee Chairman · 2010–2010 President · 2007–2008 Vice President · 2006–2007 JROTC Committee Chairman · 2001–2002 Treasurer · 1999–2000 Old Soldiers Day Parade Committee Chairman · 1999–2000 Treasurer · 1998–1999 Sergeant-at-Arms · 1997–1998
Meritorious Service Medal 2011
War Service Medal 2003
Sara "Marty" Thurmond▾
Sara "Marty" Thurmond
Molly Pitcher Award (first ever presented) 2013
Certificate of Appreciation (CAAH donation) 2008
Dan Lewis Titus▾ Mar 11, 2011
Dan Lewis Titus

Born May 17, 1948 · Died Mar 11, 2011

Richard W. Titus▾ ✳ Grave Marked 2006
Richard W. Titus

Grave marked in 2006

No further details on record yet.

Robert E. Tracey▾ Jan 6, 2023
Robert E. Tracey

Born Oct 29, 1928 · Died Jan 6, 2023

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Bob Walker▾ 2016
Bob Walker

Died 2016

Historian · 2015–2015 Historian/Librarian · 2015–2016 Historian · 2014–2014 Historian/Librarian · 2014–2015 Historian · 2013–2014 Historian · 2012–2013 Historian · 2011–2012
War Service Medal 2012
Robert Lee Walker▾ Oct 3, 2015
Robert Lee Walker

Born Jul 18, 1934 · Died Oct 3, 2015

William K. Willlie Walker▾ ✳ Grave Marked 2009
William K. Willlie Walker

Grave marked in 2009

No further details on record yet.

Eugene E. Warren▾ Apr 20, 2023
Eugene E. Warren

Born Feb 16, 1946 · Died Apr 20, 2023

Korean Service Veterans Certificate of Patriotism 2013
War Service Medal 2012
James Francis "Frank" White▾ Jul 30, 2020
James Francis "Frank" White
James Francis "Frank" White

Born Oct 1, 1937 · Died Jul 30, 2020

William S. "Bill" Winn▾ Mar 30, 1999 ✳ Grave Marked 2001
William S. "Bill" Winn

Born Oct 12, 1926 · Died Mar 30, 1999 · Grave marked in 2001

Library Coordinator · 1997–1998 Library Coordinator · 1996–1997 Library Coordinator · 1995–1996 Genealogy Committee Chairman · 1995–1996
Troy D. Woodbury▾
Troy D. Woodbury

No further details on record yet.

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Joseph R. Zimmerman▾ Oct 14, 2022
Joseph R. Zimmerman

Born Apr 13, 1957 · Died Oct 14, 2022

Quartermaster · 2022–2023 Quartermaster · 2021–2022 Vice President · 2020–2021 Veterans Committee Chairman · 2020–2021 Veterans Committee Chairman · 2019–2020
Distinguished Service Certificates 2021
Distinguished Service Certificates 2020

"Grave Marked" indicates a Revolutionary-era-style grave marking ceremony was held to honor this Compatriot.