World War II Veteran Honored

Col. Stephen Trigg Compatriot Jim Johnson recently made a trip to the west coast to visit his father, Bruce Demont Johnson for his 98th birthday celebration.  While there, he honored his father with the chapter’s Veterans Appreciation Medal and Certificate.

Mr. Johnson is a veteran of World War II.  During his incredible military career, he served both as an enlisted soldier and commissioned officer.  His highest enlisted rank was that of First Sergeant.  His highest commissioned rank was that of First Lieutenant.

During World War II, he led men under his command in three amphibious assaults upon Japanese-held islands.  These included the battles for Makin Atoll, Saipan, and Okinawa.

We salute this brave Patriot and thank him humbly for his service to the United States of America!

WWII Veteran Honored

Compatriot Ron Drennan of Owensboro recently honored a World War II veteran in his community with the Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter’s Veteran’s Appreciation Medal and Certificate.  James Beller served in the United States Army.

We salute Mr. Beller, an honored citizen of our “greatest generation.”

WWII Army Veteran Jack Brown Received the Veteran’s Appreciation Medal

Honoree Jack Brown and Compatriot John Humphries

Compatriot John Humphries honored Princeton veteran and fellow church-goer, Jack Brown, with the Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter’s “Veteran’s Appreciation Medal.”  Jack served in the U.S. Army during World War II.  He humbly thank him for his service to our nation.

World War II Vet Receives Veteran’s Appreciation Medal

Compatriot John Humphries has done it again!  Today he made a very special visit with Stice Goodwin, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.  He decorated Mr. Goodwin with the Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter’s “Veteran’s Appreciation Medal.”

We humbly thank this man of the greatest generation for his service.

John Humphries and Stice Goodwin