My uncle was a carpenter's mate in the Navy Seabees. He was part of the group responsible for keeping Henderson Field open on Guadalcanal. He was on a barge that was sent out to offload gasoline and other supplies from a Navy ship.
Sue M., Bridgeton, Mo.
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Tom Cox - U.S. Navy
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Tom Cox was a war hero during the 1960's in Vietnam. Tom is currently a Patriot Guard Rider.
Edward B., 最新杏吧原创, Mo.
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Jackson Johnson - U.S. Army
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Jackson Johnson was a 2017 graduate of Hillsboro High School. He cared for people and was known to help anyone in need. If he saw a veteran while he was out, he would stop, shake their hand and tell them 鈥渢hank you for your service.鈥 He died doing what he loved 鈥 serving his country and protecting others.听听
April J., Hillsboro, Mo.
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Ballwin native Rob Niemeyer was commissioned in 2002 upon graduation from the Naval Academy. During his career, he served on the USS Coronado, USS Thach, USS Pinckney and from November 2018 to October 2021, on the USS Milius in Yokosuka, Japan. His has received the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commemoration Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.
Terri N., Ballwin, Mo.
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