November 2021

My husband, John V. Henderson was a proud American soldier in the U.S. military for 23 years - Vietnam – Army, six years, Iraq Freedom – Seabees, 17 years. John served 23 years for a country that he was very proud to call home.

Gordon K. Hoselton served from 1951-1955 in the U.S. Navy on the USS Southerland (DDR-743). Eight major battles including the Korean Conflict. Gordon was active duty from 1955-1960, ready for battle. He served his country with much love and pride.

Johnny Duane Hollman was born Dec. 5, 1941, two days before the Pearl Harbor bombing. He was drafted into the Army in 1964, shortly after John F. Kennedy’s assassination. Johnny attended basic training in Fort Polk, La. After that he was sent to Fort Riley, Kan., serving as a Quartermaster.

Retired Marine Major Harvey Howard. At 67 I don’t look like this anymore. I am a 1976 graduate of the University of Oklahoma and former Adjunct Professor, American Public Works Institute, Virginia Tech University.

Cary Lyle Baumwart Jr. and Evelyn Hall were married Sept. 10, 1942. The following week, Lyle rode the train to Boston for training. He would be sent to the European Theater with the fighting 45th Infantry Division. Lyle was a Sherman M10 tank destroyer driver.

Dan Castrop, 94 years old Served in the U.S. Merchant Marines from 1942-1944. Sailed around the world twice shipping materials for Allied War Effort.

A photo of my father in 1918 when he served in the war. He never talked about it much, but mentioned France and Belgium. After the war he came back to El Reno and enrolled in the first school for auctioneers. He worked as an auctioneer until his death in 1962. Most people called him “Cal.”

Donnell Hayes Jr. Army and Army National Guard, 1989-2014  

Bill Edwards was a 1954 El Reno High School graduate. He was in the U.S. Navy from 1951-54 and the U.S. Air Force from 1954-59. Bill achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant and was awarded a number of medals and ribbons including the Purple Heart. He is a member of the DAV.

E-4 Sgt. Freddie Hobson, U.S. Air Force, 1961-65.