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Veteran's Wall of Honor

The Supervisor of Elections would like to recognize the service of our brave veterans and provide encouragement to our citizens to vote through the Vote in Honor of a Veteran program. If you would like to make a submittal to our Wall of Honor please fill out a Veteran Biography Form.

Ethan Agnoli

CTM2 (Cryptologic Technician Maintenance 2nd Class) USN, 2012-2016 Global War on Terrorism Western Pacific/Persian Gulf 2013 Lake County Connection: Resident Eustis High School, 2011 Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Enlisted Information Dominance Warfare Specialist Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon (Sharpshooter) Flag Letter of Commendation (x2)

James L. Angelos

19P Army, 1/19/1950 - 1/18/1993 Korea, Vietnam, Desert Shield, Desert Storm Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Camp Zama, Japan Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Good Conduct Medal, Reservist - Call to Active Duty

Dennis Apsey

63H20 - Auto Mechanic Army, 12/3/1970 - 9/4/1972 Lake County Connection: Lake County resident

John Arnn

Major, Special Forces Army, 1940s- 1966 Vietnam (Mekong Delta) Lake County Connection: Friends Foreign Countries stationed or served: Vietnam Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Major Arnn supported civic actions such as bridge building to isolated villages. Major Arnn was killed in action during an ambush in the chaudoc province.

Rodney Ashby

Radio Intercept Analyst Army, 1968-1970 Lake County Connection: Resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Vietnam

SFC Michael C. Aten

Army July 1986 - July 2012 Iraq Connection to Lake County Born & Raised in Lake County Medals/Honors/Additional Information Bronze Star Medal Army Commendation Medal with V Device Meritorious Service Medal Army Commendation Medal (3) Army Achievement Medal (10) Meritorious Unit Commendation Army Good Conduct Medal (8) National Defense Service Medal Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Armed Forces Service Medal Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (3) Army Service Ribbon Overseas Service Ribbon (4) Expert Infantryman Badge Parachutist Badge Air Assault Badge

Joe B. Austin

First Gunner's Mate, USS Pastores Marines 1930, Navy WWII (start to end) Lake County Connection: Resident

Leighton L. Baker

Infantry Unit Commander Army, 6/23/1942 - 5/19/1946 WWII Lake County Connection: Lived in Lake County from June 1959 until 1996. Owner of a business in Lake County. He was elected in 1962 to the Florida House of Representatives. He was a member of many service clubs. Medals, Honors, and any additional information: European, African, Middle Eastern Theater Medal with 2 Bronze Stars for Northern France, Rhineland Campaigns American Theater Medal, Victory Medal, Purple Heart

Steuart L. Baker

Army, Army National Guard, 4/19/1967 - 4/19/1991 Lake County Connection: Born and raised in Lake County, attended school, and has owned a business in the area. Foreign Countries stationed or served: Panama (Canal Zone) Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Retired after twenty-four years of service.

Wayne Bariteau

Warehouse Supply Officer Air Force, 10/1/1954 - 9/30/1962 Korea Lake County Connection: Lake County resident, he and his wife of 63 years call Lake County home Foreign Countries stationed or served: Korea, Iceland Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Good conduct and National Defense medals

Jordan T. Barker

Master at Arms USNR, 2019 - Current Persian Gulf Crisis Lake County Connection: Resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Saudi Arabia Medals, Honors, and any additional information: National Defense Service Medal

Theodore R. Bauer

Boatswain's Mate, Top Deck Navy, 3/26/1945 - 8/30/1946 Philippine Liberation Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Philippines Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Victory Ribbon, American Area Ribbon, Asiatic Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon

Charles M. Baxter

Radio Operator/Engineman River Assault Squadron 13 Navy, 8/17/66-5/26/72 Vietnam MeKong Delta Lake County Connection: Resident and Poll Worker Foreign Countries stationed or served: Vietnam Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Navy Achievement Medal with Combat V

Joaquin Becerra

USMC - Active Duty USAF - Reservist 1957-1963 Homestead Air Force Base & Donaldson Air Force Base Lake County Connection: Family Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Joaquin Becerra enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1957. He served faithfully in the Marines at Opalocka Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, Florida before being transferred to Homestead Air Force Base. Additionally, he served as an Active Reservist in the United States Air Force. After actively serving for approximately 2 years, his wing was activated and transferred to Donaldson Air Force Base in Greenville, South Carolina. He spent a total of 6 years in the United States Armed Forces. He received an honorable discharge from the military. He was born in September of 1937 and passed away in May of 2018.

Ret. Colonel Merrell Beebe

Army Vietnam Lake County Connection: Lake County resident (Mt. Dora), with his wife of 50 years and is active in Kiwanis Club, model airplanes, church, and his family. Foreign Countries stationed or served: Vietnam Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Retired as a Colonel in the Army, serving active duty for 20 years, engaged in conflict in Vietnam.

Scott Beitel

Aviation Survival Technician (Collateral), Helicopter Rescue Swimmer Coast Guard, 10/16/1995 - 09/30/2016 Global War on Terrorism Lake County Connection: Resident Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Commendation Medal, Sharp Shooter, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Hurricane Rescue

William Keith "Butch" Bennett

Marine Engineer, Army, 4/21/66- 4/20/72, Vietnam. Connection to Lake County: Long-time resident. Medals/Honors: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Expert Badge (rifle). Active duty - Vietnam (2 years), Army Reserve (4 years). Bio submitted by his daughter, Amy commented, "As a long-time County (BCC) employee and recently a part-time (election) Supervisor of Elections employee, My dad moved our family to FL in 1978 and lived here in Lake County until his death in 2018."

Mildred 'Polly' Mili Bernard

Naval Secretary Navy, 1943 - 1946 WWII Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Naval Secretary to 7 Officers at Banana River Naval Air Station (Patrick Airforce Base).

William E. Bessette

Heavy Vehicle Operator Army, 1966-1968 Vietnam Lake County Connection: Resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Vietnam Medals, Honors, and any additional information: GCMDL, MKM M-14, MKM M-16, VSM, VCM, 2O/S BARS

Deborah Bishop-Karney

Air Force, 5/29/1991-01/28/1998 Desert Storm, Deny Flight, Provide Comfort Lake County Connection: Resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Afghanistan, Turkey Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, South-West Asia Service Medal.

William A. Blankenberg

Army, 03/30/1944 - 09/27/1945 Invasion of France, Battle of the Bulge Lake County Connection: Has been a resident for 77 years. Helped build American Legion Post 35 and was Commander of the Post. Helped build the VFW Post 8087 and is a Life Member. Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Bronze Star, American Campaign, Declaration From France, Member 40+.

Robert Blubaugh

Disbursing Clerk Navy, 9/9/1959 - 9/8/1965 Cuban Missile Crisis Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Panama (Canal Zone) Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Good Conduct - Cuban Missile Crisis

Theodis J. Bob

Air Defense Officer (Captain) Army, 1978 - 1990 Lake County Connection: Graduate of Eustis High School, Former Elected Official (1992). Teacher for Lake County Schools-3 years; Teacher and Assistant Principal at Alee Academy-approximately 5 years. He has served as Head Pastor, Pastor and Assistant Pastor at various churches throughout the community. He also served in the Lake County area in the social work field. He has been very involved in The Boys Ranch, Kid Central, Lifestream, and KCI. Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Army Service Ribbon, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Presidential Unit Citation

Henry Borg

Medical Service Corps Officer (1st LT) Army 11/9/1957 - 11/7/1959 Lake County Connection: Resident Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Expert Rifleman

Joseph T. Bosbous

Aviation Machinist Mate Coast Guard, 3/14/1988-12/20/1995 Gulf War Lake County Connection: Resident

Steve Bray

0352, 0321 Marines, 1985 - 1991 Desert Storm Lake County Connection: Resident of Eustis and current Firefighter. Foreign Countries stationed or served: Okinawa, Japan Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Naval Achievement, Southwest Asia Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Comcat Action Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Sea Service Deployment, Rifle Expert, Pistol Sharpshooter, Good Conduct Medal

Roger J. Bricault

Hospital Corpsman Navy, 8/1956, 02/1991 - 8/1959, 02/1993 Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Beruit Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Good Conduct Medal, served as an enlisted from 1956 - 1959, returned as an Officer from February 1991 - 1993

Stephan Buford

Sgt. Fitness Instructor USMC/Marine Corps, 12/28/2008 - 10/01/2012 Afghanistan/Iraq Lake County Connection: Lives and works in Lake County Foreign Countries stationed or served: Iraq, Afghanistan Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Trained and coached Marines in maintaining the fitness standards and goals set by the Marine Corps and the individual Marine.

John Burdick

73C20 (Finance Specialist) Army, 11/07/67-11/06/69 Lake County Connection: Resident

Joan Burke

Communication Yeomen Petty Officer 3rd Class Navy, 12/30/1965 - 12/30/1968 Vietnam Lake County Connection: Member of American Legion Post 347. Currently serving as Honor Guard Commander for the post. Medals, Honors, and any additional information: National Defense Medal and Cold War Recognition Ribbon

Nathan Burkowitz

WWII Army Air Corps, 01/1942 - 07/1942 KIA: Plane shot down Lake County Connection: Family Ties Foreign Countries stationed or served: Africa

Xavier Byrne

Mr. Byrne served in the Army Special Forces for 14 years in Vietnam. He has family in Lake County and was nominated to our Wall of Honor by his wife.

Edward Calero, Sr.

Coast Guard, 1946 - 1954 WWII Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Cuba, Bahamas Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Coast Guard Service Medal

William E. Campbell

Load Master, Warehouse Supervisor Air Force Reserve (4 years) West Virginia Air National Guard (3 years) 1958-1965 Lake County Connection: Retired Fire Captain

Thomas V. Cane

SSG, 11B30 11B40, and 11H30 Army, 02/18/57 - 03/18/60, 10 years with PA National Guard Lake County Connection: Resident since 2004 Foreign Countries stationed or served: France (2 years) Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Rifle expert, Pistol expert, TOW operator expert, M1 Carbine Expert NCO Achievement Medal, ARCAM,ASR/NCOPD,(3) General Stewart Medal, MGWhite Medal

James 'Pete' Donald Cannon

Cook Army, 5/13/1953 - 5/30/1961 Lake County Connection: He was born in Winter Garden and lived in Groveland with his family. He worked at Continental Can Company in Winter Garden, until his death in 1966. Foreign Countries stationed or served: Germany Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Good Conduct, National Defense, Army of Occupation (Germany)

Joe Carlisle

0311 Infantry Marines, 7/31/1980 - 7/31/1984 Beirut, Invasion of Grenada Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Medals, Honors, and any additional information: 3 tours in Beirut, Invasion of Grenada to rescue college students

Jackie L. Carroll

Platoon Sgt - Special Operations Army, 06/04/1973 - 09/01/1993 Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, Gulf War, Somalia Lake County Connection: Resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Somalia, Korea, Germany, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait

Ronald D. Chappo

0352, 6600, 6622, 6618, 0311 USMC, 02/23/1969 - 09/16/1980 Vietnam, Panama, Malaysia, Honduras, Libya Lake County Connection: Resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Vietnam, Japan, South America, Europe, Africa Medals, Honors, and any additional information: National Defense, Vietnam Campaign with 4 stars, Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Citation, Humanitarian Medal, Cross of Gallantry, Good Conduct Medal with 2 stars

Jerry Cobb

Sergeant, Aircraft Mechanic USMC, 1968-1972 Vietnam Lake County Connection: Graduate of Eustis High School Business Owner in Eustis

Jimmy D. Collins, Jr.

Missile Operative Army, 1989-1993 Desert Storm, Gulf War Lake County Connection: Resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Germany, Saudi Arabia

Robert P. Comotto

TEC 5 Army, 08/10/1942 World War II

William Harley Cook Jr.

ARMY, Transportation 1/29/1978 - 1980 Connection to Lake County his sister-visitor Medals/Honors/Additional Information Sharp Shooter - Grenade Expert

Clay Cornwell

Boiler Technician Navy, 11/21/1974 - 11/21/1978 Lake County Connection: Has family in Lake County. Foreign Countries stationed or served: Guam

John C Daderko

0311 Rifleman Marine Corps, 1/21/1968 - 1/21/1972 Vietnam War Lake County Connection: Resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Vietnam, Mediterranean, Asia, Philippines Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal

Russell C. Darst

Sonar Technician - Submarine Navy, 01/05/1998 - 07/04/2003 Operation Iraqi Freedom, Gulf War Lake County Connection: Resident. Career advisor at Lake Tech and election worker Foreign Countries stationed or served: South America Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal (with service star), Good Conduct Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon

Daniel Dehn

Boiler Technician Navy, 8/8/1988 - 8/7/1994 Lake County Connection: Born and raised in Lake County and current resident. Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Navy Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal

Luis Delannoy

Mortuary Affairs Specialist Army, 07 OCT 2009 - 08 OCT 2017 Afghanistan, GWOT Lake County Connection: Resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Afghanistan, Kuwait, Germany, Puerto Rico Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Nation Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, NATO Medal, Overseas Training Ribbon, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon

Craig E. DeMattia

U.S. Navy, 2/21/94-Present, Global War on Terrorism. Connection to Lake County: Has lived here since 2011. Foreign Countries Stationed/Served: Djibouti, Africa. Medals/Honors: Air Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, and Initiated Chief Petty Officer (2013).

Joseph DePergola

Navy, 1968-1972 USS Wainwright DLG 28 Foreign Countries stationed or served: Vietnam - Tonkin Gulf Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea), Shellback, Golden Dragon, Around the World Cruise 70-71

R. Carl DePoy

Radioman, Navy 3/8/1960 - 6/18/1985 Cuban Missile Crisis Blockade Lake County Connection: Emergency Management volunteer communications amateur radio K8BBT Medals, Honors, and any additional information: National Defense, Armed Forces Reserve, Naval Reserve Meritorious Service, Navy Expeditionary

Jay B. DesJardins, Jr.

Political-Military Affairs Officer, Operations Staff Officer, Weather Officer Air Force, 6/22/1988 - Present Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Inherent Resolve Lake County Connection: Has family in Lake County. Foreign Countries stationed or served: Germany, Belgium, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, and various other temporary duty locations Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal (2), Meritorious Service Medal (4), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal (2), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Combat Readiness Medal, Air Force Recognition Award, National Defense Service Medal (2), Iraq Campaign Medal (2), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Service Medal (2), Global War on ...

Frank N. Diem

Tank Operator, Army 3/17/1946 - 1/17/1948 Korean War Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Korea

Louis John Dole-III

Military Police Marines, 10/1/1985 - 11/1/1989 Desert Shield Lake County Connection: Lake County resident, serves as Poll Deputy at Minneola City Hall Foreign Countries stationed or served: Okinawa, Japan Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Good Conduct, Overseas Deployment, Honorable Discharge, Expert in Pistol and M16 Rifle

Garry Domnisse

LCDR Coast Guard, 10/1/1961 - 4/1/1996 Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam, Gulf War Lake County Connection: Lake County resident, lead mentor for the Veteran's Treatment Court, Lake County 5th District Medals, Honors, and any additional information: 30 years Active Duty, Served as Officer In Charge of Opening Ceremonies at three balls / dinners for two different US Presidents, DOT's Sectary Award for Outstanding Achievement, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Coast Guard Achievement Medal, DOT Outstanding Unit Award, Coast Guard Unit Commendation, Bicentennial Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Medal

William Donahue

Aircraft Maintenance Officer/ Flight Engineer Navy, 09/54-09/83 Korea, Vietnam Lake County Connection: Resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: South American, Spain, Italy, Iceland, Bermuda, Sicily

Hugh E. Douthit

Tank Driver M1-19k, 2nd Armored under George Patton Jr. (son of famous WWII General Patton) Army, 7/1/1974 - 7/1/1980 Lake County Connection: Lake County resident and business owner Foreign Countries stationed or served: Germany Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Sharpshooter Qualification Badge

Eula C. Dozier

US Air Force, Admin Specialist- Data Processing, Machine Operator Jan 1, 1962 – Mar 30, 1970 Connection to Lake County Resident

Dennis M. Dutton

Army Infantry, Squad Leader, Intelligence and Reconnaissance, 2nd Battalion, 223 Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division, 4/23/51-8/27/54, Korean War. Lake County Connection: Lived in Lake County since 1982 where he owned his own business in Tavares. Foreign Countries Served: Korea and Japan. Medals/Honors: Combat Infantry Badge, Purple Heart Medal, Korean Service Medal (1) SS, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the New York State Conspicuous Service Medal.

Michael Dyrland

0311-Infantry, 0341, Squad Leader, Sgt. E-5 Marines, 8/1/1964 - 10/11/1967 Vietnam Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Vietnam Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Purple Heart, Good Conduct medal, National Defense medal, Vietnam Service medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign medal, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit citation, Vietnam Presidential Unit citation, Combat Action ribbon, Expert Rifle and Pistol medals

Chris Edwards

Security Forces Air Force, 1995 - Present Afghanistan Lake County Connection: Has family in Lake County. Foreign Countries stationed or served: Korea, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, numerous missions in Europe and Pacific Region Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Instructor of the Year - Federal Law Enforcement Academy; numerous awards for deployed operational service

Robert J. Elliott

Ship's Welder Navy, 6/15/1955 - 3/1/1965 Vietnam, Cuban Missile Crisis Blockade Lake County Connection: Lived in Cassia (Eustis) from 1985 until his death in 2004. Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Good Conduct Medal (Second Award)

LTC John L. Fahs, Jr.

U S Army, Ordnance 1946 - 1970 Korea France, Germany Connection to Lake County Born in Leesburg Medals/Honors/Additional Information NDSM * AOM (JAP) * KSM * UNSM * CTB * 2 O/S BARS * WWII VM * NDSMw/10LC

Jim Farley

U.S.Air Force, Security Forces September 1955 - September 1975 Viet Nam Connection to Lake County FL Medals/Honors/Additional Information Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster

Steven W. Farley

Signalman First Class, USS Barnstable County (LST-1197) Navy, 1980-1986 Lake County Connection: Family Foreign Countries stationed or served: Multiple

Robert J. Farrell

Cook and Infantry Army, 9/18/1967 - 9/18/1970 Vietnam Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Vietnam, Germany Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with Silver Star Attachment, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with Device, Marksman Badge.

Jack Frost

QM3/CTR2 Navy, 8/2/1983 - 1/31/1994 Cold War / Desert Shield / Desert Storm Lake County Connection: Currently a Lake County Corporal with the Lake County Sheriff's Office for over 20 years.

Ronald S. Gaffney

12B2S: Combat Engineer (Special Forces Qual), Green Beret, Paratrooper Army, 10/1/1961 - 2/19/1965 Vietnam Lake County Connection: Graduated from Groveland High School in 1961. President of the Beta Club, on yearbook staff, in Key Club, on football and baseball teams, in Letter Club, FFA and a delegate to Boy's State. The Dog Park in Groveland has been named in his honor as well as a portion of Highway 50. Foreign Countries stationed or served: Vietnam Medals, Honors, and any additional information: While serving his 3rd tour of duty in Vietnam, Ronald was killed in action on 2/19/1965 at the age of 21 while rescuing two wounded soldiers in the Phu Yen Province of South Vietnam. Bronze Star/Valor in Combat (2), Purple Heart, National Defense, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign, and Air Medals.

Gary Stephen Garner

Nuclear Mechanic Navy, 12/11/2013 - 5/30/2017 Lake County Connection: Gary was born in Lee County Florida, but we moved to Lake County since he was 5 years old. Gary completed all of his academics with Lake County from Pre-K to High School. Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Gary is currently going to college full time in South Carolina and working on his Mechanical Engineer degree while at the same time working for BOSH.

Anthony Garrett

Truck Driver USMC, 09/1976 - 12/1984 Lake County Connection: Resident

Claude Allen Gnann

Jet Refueler Navy, 1969-1973 Vietnam War Lake County Connection: Resident/ Sheriff's Deputy Foreign Countries stationed or served: Vietnam Medals, Honors, and any additional information: National Defense Service Medal, Air Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal

Charles K. Goen

MCPO Air Traffic Controller: FAA Certified Tower Operator, Facility Rated Approach Controller (AC-6901), DTDS Operator (AC-0317) Navy, 2/1/1966 - 6/30/1987 Vietnam Lake County Connection: Lake County resident. Served on staff of the Lake County Board of County Commissioner for 10 years. Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Navy Unit Citation (CV-60), Vietnam Campaign, Vietnam Service, Good Conduct (5), National Defense, Unit Commendation with Bronze Star, and Sea Service Deployment

George H. Goff

MOS 3HO71, 8A100 Air Force, 7/8/1981 - 6/14/2010 Global War on Terrorism, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom Lake County Connection: Teacher at Leesburg High School. Foreign Countries stationed or served: Iraq, Afghanistan Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor Devise with 6 oak leaf clusters, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with 1 oak leaf cluster, Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal with 7 oak leaf clusters, National Defense Service Medal with 1 service star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Air Force Longevity Service with 3 oak leaf clusters, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with 1 hourglass device, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with 1 service star, and Air ...

Michael Gonzalez

Chief Boatswains Mate BMC, US Coast Guard, 1985-2013 Iraqi Campaign Served in Bahrain, 5th US Naval Fleet Lake County Connection: Resident Medals, Honors, & Additional Information: Global War on Terror Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Two National Defense Service Medals, Six Coast Guard Achievement Medals, Eight Coast Guard Good Conduct Medals, Coast Guard Presidential Unit Citation, Expert Rifle, Expert Pistol

Nelson Gonzalez

311A (CID Special Agent) Army, 6/1/1980 - 6/1/2017 Operation Enduring Freedom Lake County Connection: Resident of Clermont, Lake County since November 2008. A Life Time Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), who joined the William A Suggs Memorial VFW POST 5277 in Clermont, Florida in February 2015. Currently serving as the VFW Post 5277 Junior Vice-Commander. Foreign Countries stationed or served: South Korea (1983-84); Afghanistan (2013-14) Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (x4), Army Achievement Medal (x2), Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War On Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal (x2), Armed Forces Reserve ...

Reverend Margaret Green-Witt

Stenographer/Secretary Tech 3rd Class - Army Tech Sgt WAC (Army), 1943-1945 WWII Lake County Connection: Resident (100th Birthday February 2020) Foreign Countries stationed or served: Australia (General MacArthur’s Headquarters, Brisbane), Philippines, Guam Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Good Conduct Medal, Southwest Pacific Service Medal

Barbara A. Greenberger

PFC Clerk Marines, 5/20/1957 - 2/22/1959 Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Medals, Honors, and any additional information: National Service Ribbon

Robert E. Greenberger

OFC Ordnance Army Ordnance Corp, 9/17/1950 - 9/16/1953 Korean War Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Korean Service Ribbons, Conduct Ribbon

Larry Preston Greenwell, Sr.

U.S. Navy, HTFN 1973-1975 Lake County Connection: Born in Lake County Medals, Honors, and any additional information: National Defense Medal

Matthew Joseph Griffin

3531 - Motor Vehicle Operator Marines, 5/6/2003 - 1/9/2008 2-Time OIF Veteran / Operation Iraqi Freedom Lake County Connection: Teacher at Umatilla High School Foreign Countries stationed or served: Kuwait, Iraq, Japan, Korea

Peyton C. Grinnell

Infantry Marines, 12/15/1986 - 5/15/1991 Operation Just Cause, Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm Lake County Connection: Lake County native, Elected Official Foreign Countries stationed or served: Republic of Panama, Middle East Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Distinguished service in the Republic of Panama during Operation Just Cause

R. Charles Guenther

Army, Military Police and Battallion Parts Control 1966-1968 Germany Connection to Lake County Resident

Wade S. Gurian

Infantry Army, 1984 - 1984 Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Medals, Honors, and any additional information: National Defense Service Medal

Brandon C. Halaychik

USMC:0352 FLARNG: 11H USMC/Florida Army National Guard 1993-2002 Global War on Terrorism Lake County Connection: Resident and Business Owner

Hayden K. Hale

Army Air Corp, 10/23/1943 - 9/19/1946 WWII Lake County Connection: Resident for 35 years.

Thomas Lester Haley-III

Hull Maintenance (Welder), Master at Arms Navy, 4/22/1987 - 12/7/2004 Desert Storm, Desert Shield Lake County Connection: Has family in Lake County. Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Navy Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medals (5), National Defense Medals (2) Sharp Shooter and Pistol Medals, Reserve Sea Service, Battle Efficiency awards (3)

Coy Lee Hall, Jr.

Vietnam War Army, 02/19/1969 - 07/05/1973 Lake County Connection: Resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Vietnam

Scott Hampton

71L, Unit HHC 1st Bde 3AD Army, 9/1988 - 6/1997 Desert Shield, Desert Storm Lake County Connection: Resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Germany Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal

John Hanson

63T Army, 11/9/1986 - 11/11/1989 Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Aschaffenburg, Germany Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Army Commendation Medal Army Achievement Medal

Paul J. Hartman

67151 Air Force, 6/11/1964 - 2/8/1968 Vietnam Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Thailand Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Presidential Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Republic of Vietnam Service Medal and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation

Donald D. Hassler

Security Communication Operator Air Force, 8/16/1954 - 5/21/1959 Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Lybia and Scottland

Ronald E. Hausermann

MP/Signal Army, 1/1/1960 - 1/1/1962 Lake County Connection: Lake County resident

Guinn Hayes

SKCS (Store Keeper Senior Chief) Navy, 9/1987 - 9/2007 Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom Lake County Connection: Resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Cuba, Italy

Alan Hays

Dental Technician (DTI) E-6 Coast Guard, 1/28/1967 - 12/24/1970 Lake County Connection: Resident since 1976, Dentist, and Elected Official. Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Marksman, Good Conduct

Dixon D. Hays

Army Air Corp, 11/1/1943 - 4/1/1946 WWII Lake County Connection: Has family in Lake County.

Albert Hendricks

76PG2 - Computerized Stock Control/Supply Army, 1/22/1968 - 1/21/1971 Vietnam Connection to Lake County: Resident Medals, Honors, and additional information: VSM, VCM w/60 DEV, 20S Bars

Joey Hohman

Aviation Environmental/Egress Technician, Petty Officer 2nd Class EMS Navy, 1977 - 1981 Lake County Connection: Lifelong Lake County resident, Eustis High School graduate, Lake County business owner.

Robert "Bob" Hohman

Paratrooper. Served in the 101st Airborne Division - "The Screaming Eagles." Army, 1952 - 1954 Lake County Connection: Lifelong Lake County resident, lived in Leesburg, Eustis, also worked in Umatilla.

Fred Holmes

Military Police, Recruiting 6/5/1957-08/13/1969 Lake County Connection: Resident Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Honor Guard

Becky Hoover (Eash)

ABE3 Navy, 11/2001 - 05/2005 Iraqi Freedom Lake County Connection: Eustis High School Graduate Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal

Raymond Hosmer

Infantry, Machinist USMC, 07/23/1947 - 06/14/1971 Korea, Vietnam Lake County Connection: Law Enforcement Officer Foreign Countries stationed or served: Guam, China, Japan, Saipan Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Good Conduct Medal w/5 stars, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, China Service Medal

George J. Houston, Jr.

Cpl. Houston served in the US Army from April 12, 1943 until January 7, 1946. He was a Heavy Truck Driver during WWII. He was stationed in Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, and Central Europe. He was awarded the Eupopean African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Medal as well as American Theater Campaign Ribbon, and the Battle of the Buldge Victory Medal. He lived in Leesburg for 18 years. He and his wife Eleanor are interred at Florida National Cemetery. His bio was submitted by his Daughter, Michelle. Thank your for sharing your Father's story with us.

Charles Ayers Huckins, Jr.

Navy, 6/1/1942 - 7/15/1944 WWII Lake County Connection: Has family in Lake County.

John W. Hudson

CWO3, 3353-MM Nuclear Machinist/7432 Nuclear Repair Officer USN, 8/11/1955-11/3/1976 Cold War Lake County Connection: Resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Guam, Scotland Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Good Conduct Medal 3rd Award, Navy Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Qualified in Submarines (SS). April, 1955. SS/SSN/SSBN

Thomas "Duke" Jackson

Communication Cable Maintenance, Installation and Repair Air Force, 1/11/1988 - 1/11/1992 Lake County Connection: Raised in Lake County. Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal

David H. Jenkins

84620 Photo Lab Technician Army, 4/26/1968 - 11/11/1970 Vietnam Lake County Connection: Lake County resident during the winter months, life member of American Legion Post #347 Foreign Countries stationed or served: Vietnam

Benny R. Justice

13 Field Artillery Army, 6/2/1976 - 2/1/1997 Panama Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Germany, Korea, Panama, Honduras

Everett A. Kelly

100th Veteran added to the Wall of Honor Hospital Corpsman/PhM3c Navy, 9/9/1944 - 4/15/1946 WWII Lake County Connection: Served in the Florida House of Representatives for 22 years and was the CEO of the Thomas Langley Medical Center. He raised his family in Lake County. He belonged to many service organizations in Lake County and the Convocation Center at Lake Sumter Community College was named after him. Medals, Honors, and any additional information: American Victory Medal - WWII

Joan M. Kennedy

90250 - Med Services Specialist, A/IC, E-4 Air Force, 2/26/1963 - 2/24/1967 Vietnam Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal

Walter Wesley Kessler

Navy Corpsman Navy, 1/1/1942 - 10/24/1944 Africa, Sicily, Italy, and Pacific Operations Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Africa, Sicily, Italy Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Purple Heart, Letter of Commendation, killed in action at Gulf of Leyte Philippines by Japanese torpedo attack aboard LST-695 October 1944.

Reta Kietzman

CTT3 Cryptologic Technician Technical Petty Officer 3rd Class Navy, 10/19/1980 - 07/15/1982 Lake County Connection: Resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Japan

Gregory K. Kilby

Personnel Specialist Air Force, 5/24/1966 - 2/24/1970 Lake County Connection: Lake County resident

Thaddeus King

3rd Cav - Artillery Army, 1965-1978 Vietnam Lake County Connection: Family Foreign Countries stationed or served: Vietnam, Germany, France Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Purple Heart

Frank E. Kipp

Demolition Specialist #533 Army, 11/29/1943 - 3/23/1946 WWII Lake County Connection: Property owner for 43 years. Foreign Countries stationed or served: France, Germany, Belgium Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Victory Ribbon, Bronze Star (2), Good Conduct, Overseas Bars, Purple Heart, European Ribbon Medals

Michael P. Kohl

12Z5M Combat Engineer, CSM USA (Ret) Army, 11/26/1969 - 1/13/1995 Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Cakmakli, Turkey Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Army Commendation Medal (2OLC), Army Achievement Medal (OLC), Good Conduct Medal (2), National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal (Hour Glass Device), Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, Expert Infantry Badge, Drill Sergeant Identification Badge.

Charles E. Konsler

P51 Fighter Pilot Air Force, 1942 - 1969 WWII, Korean Conflict Lake County Connection: Has lived in Lake County since 1945, had steel fabricating plant in Clermont. Helped build the Citrus Tower and other buildings in the area. Foreign Countries stationed or served: England

Joseph Laferriere

Gunner's Mate Navy, 12/7/1941 - 1945 WWII Lake County Connection: Family in Lake County Foreign Countries stationed or served: South Pacific Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Several campaigns awards. National Defense medals, Purple Heart (presented after 60 years)

Gary Lanzendorf

CWO3, 948D (Electronic Missile Systems Technician) FL Army National Guard, 03/21/1989-12/31/2018 Lake County Connection: Resident Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Florida Commendation Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Ronald Laratta

Ordnance / E5 Gunner's Mate Navy Special Warfare, 1/6/1966 - 1/6/1970 Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: All Mediterranean Countries, Vietnam Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Silver Star, Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Navy Expert Rifleman Medal, Vietnam Campaign (2 stars), Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, Vietnamese Civic Action Commendation 1st Class, Navy Combat Action, Presidential Unit Citations (x2), Meritorious Unit Citation, Navy Unit Citation, Sea Deployment Ribbon, Special Warfare Boat Command, SWCC Badge

LTC David J. Larcomb

MOS: Aviator, Branch of Service: US Army Aviation, Service Dates: 1959-1987, Lake County Connection: Resident, Wars/Conflicts Served In: Vietnam, Foreign Countries Served: Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, France, Belgium and Germany, Medals/Honors: Legion of Merit, 4 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 47 Air Medals, Purple Heart, Joint Services Commendation Medal, 2 Bronze Stars, Ohio Military Hall of Fame

Neil S. Lubasky

CW4 / 920A / 153BD / 95B / 88M / 71L Army, 10/12/1973 - 2/1/2011 Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Germany, Saudi Arabia Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award), Army Good Conduct Medal (4th Award), Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award), Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (3rd Award), National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award), Southwest Asia Service Medal (with 3 Bronze Service Stars), Humanitarian Service Medal (2nd Award), Armed Forces Reserve Medal (2nd Award), Ku-lib-Medal (Saudi) (Kuwait), Senior Aviator Badge, Overseas Service Ribbon, Non-commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Expert Weapons Qualification ...

Richard Lundgren

623.10 Diesel Engine Repair Army, 03/55-02/58 Lake County Connection: Resident Medals, Honors, and any additional information: National Defense Ribbon

Clarinda Mackey

Communications/Radioman Navy, 12/19/1984 - 1/6/1987 Lake County Connection: Born in Lake County and graduated from Eustis High School. Medals, Honors, and any additional information: E3 Seaman/Drill Team

Mark T. Martin

SSGT B-52 Crew Chief Air Force, 09/22/1976 - 09/23/1982 Lake County Connection: Resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Guam, Philippines

Rudolph Marusiak

Machinist's Mate Navy, 12/5/1950 - 10/4/1954 Korea Lake County Connection: Has family in Lake County. Foreign Countries stationed or served: Korea, Sea of Japan, Japan, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, France, Cuba, Haiti Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Korean Service Medal, United Nations Korea Medal, National Defense Service Medal

Nayla McCarty

1COX2 Air Force, 1/26/2000 - 1/26/2004 Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Yokota AB, Japan & Travis AFB

Clarence W. McCauslin

Company E 290 Infantry 75th Division Army, 1944-1945 WWII (Battle of the Bulge) Lake County Connection: Resident First Building Inspector for Lake County Foreign Countries stationed or served: Germany, Belgium Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Bronze Star, Purple Heart

Robert A. McGinty

RA ARTY Army, 11/10/1948 - 5/21/1952 Korea Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Okinawa, Japan, Korea Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Army Good Conduct Meal, Army of Occupation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal (Korea), Korean War Service Medal (with 3 bronze battle stars), Korean Presidential Unit Citation

Robert W. Miller

Aviation Electrician, Anti-Submarine Warfare Equipment Operator in P2 Light Patrol Bomber and S2E/G Navy, 10/1/1956 - 7/1/1976 Cuban Crisis, Vietnam Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Iceland, South America (all except 2 countries) Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Good Conduct Medals (x3), National Defense, Cuban Expedition Medal

Robert C. Mock

Communications/Crypotologic Electronic Specialist/Submarine Direct Support Program, U.S. Navy, 10/1/1971 - 9/30/1999, Vietnam/Cold War. Connection to Lake County: Resident Stationed/Served: USS Trepang (SSN-674), USS Shark (SSN-591), NSGD Groton, CT, USS Silversides (SSN-679), USS Narwhal (SSN-671), NESSEC, USS Cavalla (SSN-684), 1st tour at NSGA Groton, CT, USS Flying Fish (SSN-673), SUBSCOL NLON, 2nd tour at NSGA Groton, CT, COMNAVSECGRU, Washington DC, and NSGD Kunia, HI. Medals/Honors/Additional Information: Navy Commendation Medal with two Gold Stars; Navy Achievement Medal with Gold Star; Joint Meritorious Unit Award; Navy Unit Commendation Award; Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Oak Leaf Cluster; Meritorious Unit Commendation Award with Bronze Star; Navy Good ...

Martha Monroe

71L, Administrative Branch of Service: Army, Dates of Service: 08/03/81-08/31/2001, Wars/Conflicts: Desert Storm, Lake County Connection: Resident, Foreign Countries Stationed/Served: Germany, Korea, Saudi Arabia

Timothy J. Montgomery

Boatswain's Mate Navy, 1972 - 1976 Vietnam Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Vietnam Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Combat Medal (x2), Service Medal

Isaac C. Moon, Jr.

0193/8412 – Administrative Chief/Career Recruiter Marines, 2/1/1971 - 3/1/1991 Lake County Connection: Lake County resident

Roy J. Moore

11B20 Light Weapons Infantryman Army, 6/1/1967 - 10/18/1974 Vietnam Lake County Connection: Moved to Lake County from Ohio in 1962 and has been a resident in Mt. Dora since. Foreign Countries stationed or served: Vietnam Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Bronze Star, Air Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge

Les Morgenstein

Military Police Army, 09/1968 - 06/1970 Vietnam Era Lake County Connection: Resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Germany Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Criminal Investigations Division Accident Investigator, Expert Rifle Medal

Michael D. Mosley

Medical Specialist Army, 8/12/1970 - 8/12/1972 Lake County Connection: Resident Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Sharp Shooter

William F. Mulroy

Photographer Army, 1942-1948 WWII Lake County Connection: Family

James Thomas Myatt

Pilot Air Force WWII Lake County Connection: Has family in Lake County.

James Neilson

PI Photo Intelligence Air Force, 1969 - 1978 Vietnam Lake County Connection: Resident and has served as a Poll Deputy for the Elections Office.

Dan Nichols

SSG Combat Medic Army, 7/15/2009 - Present Lake County Connection: Mount Dora High School (Class of 2007), Lake-Sumter Community College (Class of 2007), Married in Paisley (April 12, 2015) Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal (x3), Good Conduct Medal (x2), Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (x2), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon

Robert O'Steen

6969 Huey Crew Chief Marines, 1970 - 1978 Vietnam Lake County Connection: Lived in Lake County since 2001 Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Good Conduct Medal, and Vietnam Service Medal

David Oliver

Medical Service Corps Army National Guard, 1999 - 2009 Afghanistan Lake County Connection: Raised in Eustis and Mount Dora, Mount Dora High School graduate. Foreign Countries stationed or served: Afghanistan

James "Jim" Oliver

Medic Army, 1951 - 1959 Lake County Connection: Lake County resident from 1962-1983, former Mayor of Eustis, Administrator at Harry-Anna Children's Hospital, Umatilla. Foreign Countries stationed or served: Panama

Keith Oliver

Public Affairs Marines, 8/10/1972 - 6/1/2004 Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom Lake County Connection: Eustis High School class of 1971, moved home to Lake County upon retirement from the military and federal service. Foreign Countries stationed or served: Lebanon, Panama, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Qatar Medals, Honors, and any additional information: U.S. Naval Academy Faculty, Mustang Officer

Ken Oliver

Security Police Air Force, 1979 - 1984 Lake County Connection: Lake County resident and business owner, raised in Eustis, Eustis High School Graduate Foreign Countries stationed or served: England Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Honor Graduate, Security Police School

Michael Oliver

Infantry Army National Guard, 1998 - 2005 Iraq War Lake County Connection: Raised in Eustis and Mount Dora, Eustis High School Graduate, former Eustis High School Teacher and Coach. Foreign Countries stationed or served: Kuwait, Iraq Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Combat Infantryman Badge

Seford Olsen

98C30, Radio Traffic Analyst, 11COO Inf PLT Lär, 45COO Staff Analyst Army, 11/30/1969 - 11/30/1999 Vietnam Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Phu Bai, RVN Medals, Honors, and any additional information: LOM, MSM BSM, ARCom

Robert W. Otten

FTM (fire control, missile) Navy, 9/2/1962 - 10/3/1968 Cuban Crisis, Vietnam-era Cold War activities in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, North Atlantic, Tyrrhenian Seas Lake County Connection: Lake County resident, Former East Lake County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors officer Foreign Countries stationed or served: Italy, Greece, Spain, Germany, Turkey, France, Lebanon, Cyprus, Cuba, Saint Croix Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Good Conduct, Vietnam Campaign

Gene Packwood

Combat Artist Marines, 6/1948 - 6/1952 Korean War Lake County Connection: Life member, North Lake Detachment, Marine Corp League and Life member of VFW Post 8087 Foreign Countries stationed or served: Japan, South Korea Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Korean PUC, Korean Peace Medal (Medal of Freedom)

Vicki Paul (Estridge)

ABHC (AW), Aviation Boatswains Mate, Aircraft Handler (Chief Petty Officer) Navy, 6/26/1980 - 6/16/1993 Desert Storm, Desert Shield Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Cuba, Bermuda Medals, Honors, and any additional information: EAWS, Good Conduct(3), Navy Achievement, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Overseas Service Medal (4), Coast Guard Special Operations Service, Aircraft Firefighting & Salvage Specialist, Instructor

Mike Pearson

Mr. Pearson was in the Marines from 1970-1976. He was a rifleman and served in Cambodia and Vietnam. He has family in Lake County and was nominated to our Wall of Honor by his sister.

Dennis A. Peoples

Communication Electronics Repair Parts Specialist Army, 9/23/1966 - 6/26/1969 Vietnam Lake County Connection: Relocated from Baltimore to Clermont in April of 2012, and moved to Tavares in March of 2016. Mr. Peoples is a small business owner in Tavares and active in community service. Medals, Honors, and any additional information: NDSM, VSM, VCM, 3 O/S Bars, MKM (M-14)

Robert P. Perozynski

912 Senior Construction Draftman SP-5 (E-5) Army, 8/6/1960 - 8/7/1966 Lake County Connection: Poll Deputy / Inspector

Bob Peters

Field Maintenance Squadron Air Force, 4/10/1967 - 4/9/1971 Vietnam Lake County Connection: Lake County resident and host of a local TV show. Foreign Countries stationed or served: Thailand Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and National Defense Medal

Craig W. Petrick

Army, Dec 29, 1987 - Nov 30, 2018 FA57, 19A, 95B Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom Lake County Connection: Resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Japan, Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Bronze Star Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with “M” Device, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO-ISAF Ribbon, Presidential ...

Donald Paul Pettinger

Helicopter Mechanic - Assigned to the 24th Infantry - Alaska – Active Duty. Active Reserve 2 years, Reserve Headquarters 24 months, O’Hare Field, Chicago Army, 6/28/1961 - 6/28/1967 Vietnam Lake County Connection: Lake County resident

Walter H. Pleva

Flight Engineer, KC-130 USMC, 1946-1967 WWII, Korea, Vietnam Lake County Connection: Surviving spouse, Madeleine, lived her last 5 years in Lake County. Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Korean Campaign Medal-3 stars, Korean Service Medal (4 stars), WWII Victory Medal, Meritorious Mast National Defense Service Medal (2d award), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; United Nations Medal (x2, Korea), multiple Certificates of Good Conduct, Vietnam Campaign Medal. Presidential Unit Citation from President of the United States to Marine Fighter Squadron 214 "for extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea" during August 3 - 6, 1950, September 8 - 14, 1950, October 12 to November 26, 1950, and December 15, 1950 to August 1, 1951. 1952-1953 Territory of Hawaii, 1957 Far East Japan ...

Penelope A. Price

7lL40, 00E40 Army, 9/20/1966 - 2/28/1973 Vietnam Lake County Connection: Husband born and raised in Altoona, currently resides in Altoona, retired from the Lake County Health Department Foreign Countries stationed or served: Long Binh, Vietnam; West Berlin, Germany Medals, Honors, and any additional information: M-16 Badge, Bronze Star (Vietnam), Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award), Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal, Army Occupational Medal (Berlin)

Robert Ragin

Aviation/Transportation 82nd Airborne Army, Active 7/28/1965 - 7/29/67, Reserve 67-71 Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Good Conduct Medal

Eric Ramirez

Sgt., 670th Military Police Company Navy, Army National Guard, 1991, 2000 - 1995, 2004 Lake County Connection: Grew up in Mt. Dora. Foreign Countries stationed or served: Iraq Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Eric was killed in action on 2/12/2004 when he was on patrol near Bagdad and his unit was ambushed and came under attack of gunfire, rocket propelled grenades and explosives. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army Good Conduct Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, California Memorial Medal, 16th Military Police Brigade (Airborne), 49th Military Police Battalion/670thMilitary Police Company, Transition of Iraq, California Service Medal, Navy Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism (Expeditionary) (Service), Army NCO Professional ...

Douglas P. Rapone

9901 Submarine Nuclear FBM & Fast Attack Navy, 9/19/1962 - 8/19/1969 Vietnam Lake County Connection: Resident / Volunteer at the Lake County Sheriff's Office Foreign Countries stationed or served: Vietnam, Japan, Korea Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Medal, Submarine Dolphins Medal

Helena Roberts

Recruiter, Retention Army, 7/27/1977 - 10/5/1987 Lake County Connection: Lake County resident

Paola Robles

42A Human Resources Specialist Army, 7/7/2008 - 9/28/2013 Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation New Dawn Lake County Connection: City of Tavares Human Resources Department Foreign Countries stationed or served: Tallil Iraq 2009 / Mozul Iraq 2011 Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Iraq Campaign Medal w/ 2 campaign stars, Army Achievement Medal (3), Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon

John Rodgers

Navy, 8/1/1951 - 8/1/1955 Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Korea, Japan, and China Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Presidential Unit Citation, WWII Occupation Medal, and China Service Medal

Dixie Royal, Jr.

Assistant Base Commander and Supply Officer Air Force, 6/8/1953 - 5/14/1981 Lake County Connection: Born in Lake County. Worked for Golden Gem Growers for 43 years and served as Vice President of the company. Served on State Farm Bureau Citrus Advisory Committee for 20 years. Past president of Lake County Farm Bureau. 55 year Mason - Past Master Umatilla Lodge #65. Taught Sunday school for 21 years and served on the Baptist State Board of Missions. Also served on the Vo-Tech Advisory Committee. Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Air Force Commendation Medal

Tom Sage

Sonarman Navy, 6/1956 - 4/1962 Lake County Connection: Has lived in Lake County for the past sixteen years

Donald Nick Sansone

64550 Inventory Management Specialist Air Force, 11/16/1961 - 11/15/1965 Vietnam Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Medals, Honors, and any additional information: SAEMR (Small Arms Expert Marksman Ribbon), AFLSA (Air Force Longevity Service Award), AFGCM (Air Force Good Conduct Medal), SO, G-79/64 1001st Air Base Wing, Airman of the Month for September, 1963 (Andrews Air Force Base, Washington, D. C.)

Charles A. Santoro, Jr.

MOS0351 Marines, 3/30/1942 - 5/10/1945 WWII, Battle of Iwo Jima Lake County Connection: Has family in Lake County. Foreign Countries stationed or served: Iwo Jima Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Deceased April 1, 2012

Carl Frederick Schnaufer Jr.

Aircraft Mechanic Marines, 12/7/1956 - 12/15/1959 Lake County Connection: Lake County resident, member of Amvets Post 1992 Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Good Conduct Medal, Expert Marksmanship Badge, Airborne Badge

Jacob Schnaufer

19D - Cavalry Scout Army, 7/2/2012 - 7/6/2016 Global War on Terror Lake County Connection: Grew up in Lake County. Graduate of Eustis High School. Foreign Countries stationed or served: Korea Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Army Achievement Medal one OLC, Global War on Terror Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Army Overseas Ribbon

Tad Andrew Schnaufer

Avionics Marines, 4/4/1984 - 4/4/1988 Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Iwakuni and Okinawa, Japan Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Good Conduct Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon

Tad Andrew Schnaufer-II

11A - Infantry Officer Army National Guard, 5/8/2007 - Present Global War on Terror, Operation Freedom Sentinel Lake County Connection: Grew up in Lake County. Graduate of Eustis High School. Resides in Minneola. Foreign Countries stationed or served: Horn of Africa, Djibouti, Kenya, Germany, Denmark, Barbados Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Achievement Medal one OLC, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, the Overseas Service Ribbon, Air Assault Badge, Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab, Pathfinder Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency (Gold), German Parachutist Badge, French Parachutist Badge, and the Italian Parachutist Badge. Currently serving as an ...

Vernon Merrill Schrock

Cook Army, 05/18/45 - 12/14/45 World War II Lake County Connection: Resident 1964-1996

Michael Scott

Fire Controlman Navy, WWII 1944 - 1946 - Korea 1950-1954 Lake County Connection: Retired from Princeton University after 36 years and is now living in Leesburg, FL with his bride.. Foreign Countries stationed or served: Joined the Navy at age 17 during WWII. Station on the USS Midway CV41 during WWII. Received an Honorable discharge in 1945. Married his high school sweetheart in 1947 and they were blessed with a daughter two years later. In August of 1950 re-entered the Navy and was stationed on the USS Damato DD871 which was stationed in the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, and in South Korea. Released to inactive duty in Dec.1951, and received an Honorable Discharge in Jan.1954

Donald L. Shearer

68150, Stat Specialist Air Force, 04/06/1954-02/06/1958 Korean War Lake County Connection: Retired Vo-Tech Instructor Foreign Countries stationed or served: Japan Medals, Honors, and any additional information: National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal

Willie Shivers

Machinery Repairman Navy, Late 1940's - Early 1950's Lake County Connection: Mt. Dora High School Class of 1947 Resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Guam

Jeff Shoobridge

MM3 Machinists Mate Navy, 12/16/1986 - 7/23/1990 Lake County Connection: Elected Official and Lake County resident. Foreign Countries stationed or served: Oman, Persian Gulf Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Sea Service, Meritorious Unit

Jacob Sikkema

Specialist Army 07/08/2019 - Current Lake County Connection: From Leesburg Mount Dora Christian, 2011 Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Currently stationed at Defense Language Institute, Foreign Language Center. Monterey, CA.

Robert T. Simken

Personnelman Second Class (EAWS) - Petty Officer Second Class - E5 Navy, 8/1/1984 - 5/1/1997 Operation Desert Storm Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Good Conduct Medal and 2 stars, Navy Achievement Medal and 1 star, Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal, Pistol Marksmanship Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS Wings)

Casey Lee Smith

6432 Avionics Marines, 2/1/2001 - 2/1/2010 Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Japan, Afghanistan, Iraq Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Iraq Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Rifle Expert Badge

Duane "Mike" Smith

CAPT, Maritime Safety and Security Coast Guard, 6/30/1980 - 7/1/2005 Lake County Connection: Lake County resident and Elected Official

Roy Everett Smith

Armored Personnel Driver, 25th Armored Infantry Battalion - (Old Ironsides 1st Armored Division). Branch of Service: Army Dates of Service: 2/9/55-2/8/57 Connection to Lake County: Born in Umatilla. Grandparents homesteaded here in the 1870s. Lived in Lake County his entire life.

Todd L. Smith

67N, 67W, Helicopter Crew Chief, 1/3/1986-12/16/1988, U.S. Army, Second Cold War, Foreign Countries stationed or served: Honduras and El Salvador, Lake County Connection: Born and raised in Lake County. Medals/Honors: Army Achievement Medal, Expert Marksmanship in Rifle and Pistol, and Good Conduct Medal.

Vincent Adam Sotomayor

12B Army, 6/23/2003 - 12/1/2005 Operation Iraqi Freedom Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Iraq Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Arcom with Valor

Robert A. Spear

Boiler Technician Navy, 11/30/1967 - 10/31/1969 Lake County Connection: Resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Mediterranean Sea Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Good Conduct Medal

Genova T. Spencer

35F Military Intelligence Analyst Army, 6/12/1988-3/30/1998 Panama, Desert Storm Lake County Connection: Resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Panama, Germany, France, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Egypt, Mexico, and Nicaragua Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Silver Star, Bronze Star with V Device, MSM, ARCOM (12), AAM (15), Good Conduct (3), NCO (2) SWASM, KLM, ASR, JSR-Jump Master with Bronze Star in Wings

George Starner

AGE Ground Equipment Repair Specialist - Crew Chief Air Force, 3/1/1967 - 9/10/1970 Vietnam Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Japan, Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam, Cambodia Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Vietnam Ribbon Medal, Presidential Citation, Honorable Service Defense Ribbon

Bill Stomp

281.1 Microwave Radio Repair Army, 5/8/1958 - 3/16/1961 Cold War Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: France, Germany

Earlie L. Story

Aviation Radioman Navy, 6/1/1942 - 4/18/1944 WWII Lake County Connection: Lived in Bay Lake Community, southwest of Groveland. Graduated from Groveland High School in 1941. Medals, Honors, and any additional information: In June of 1942, Earlie joined the Navy. He was sent to training school in Auburn, Alabama, and then to Memphis, Tennessee, to become an aviation radioman. Attached to Torpedo Squadron 301, 20 year old radio operator Story died when a fighter plane he was in went down during a Navy training exercise off the cost of New England. The date was April 18, 1944.

Albert L. Stricklen

1542 Rifle Platoon Leader, Infantry, 1st Lieutenant, 1st Platoon, A-Company, 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division Army, 10/9/1964 - 12/5/1967 Vietnam Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Panama Canal Zone, Vietnam Medals, Honors, and any additional information: National Defense Service Medal, Expert Badge with Rifle, Bronze Star, Purple Heart (2 Awards) Combat Infantryman's Badge, 2 Overseas Bars, Vietnamese Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Jungle Warfare Expert

Vernon Theriault

721--723 Army, 6/29/1959 - 6/28/1965 Berlin Crisis Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Korea, France

Clifford A. Thomas

91B, 68W, Field Medical Specialist, Health Care Specialist Ret. 1SG Army, 12/12/1976 - 07/07/2015 Lake County Connection: Resident Foreign Countries stationed/served: Germany, Panama, Iraq, Afghanistan Wars/Conflicts: Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom Medals/Honors: Bronze Star, Army Commendation (2), Army Achievement (3), Special Service (3), Iraq War, Afghanistan War

Jess Thomas

Sgt., 11B40: Infantryman, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry, 4th Division Army, 4/6/1967 - 2/9/1968 Vietnam Lake County Connection: Grew up in Mascotte where his father was mayor for many years. Graduated from Groveland High School. Foreign Countries stationed or served: Vietnam Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Killed in action on 02/09/1968 when his unit came under heavy fire. He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and the Presidential Military Merit Medal. The Mascotte Civic Center and a portion of Highway 50 is named in his honor.

Joe Thomas

29834, U.S. Army, 1944-1955, WW2 Connection to Lake County: Has family in the area.

Orlando D. Thomas

88N, 69B, 53J, 88M, 54C Army, 4/9/1982 - 5/1/2005 Desert Storm Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Iraq, Kuwait, Germany

Melvin Carl Thompson

Aviation Navy, 6/17/1953 - 2/6/1968 Korean War, Vietnam Lake County Connection: Has family in Lake County. Foreign Countries stationed or served: Thailand Medals, Honors, and any additional information: National Defense Service Medal w/ Bronze Star, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Expeditionary Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, killed in action

Stuart Thompson

0311 Infantry Marines, National Guard, 1969, 1983 - 1972, 1987 Vietnam Lake County Connection: Lake County resident and serves as a volunteer for Eustis High School football and basketball teams, as well as on campus during school hours. Foreign Countries stationed or served: Vietnam

Gordon J. Thumudo

Fire Control Radar Navy, 2/16/1960 - 2/15/1963 Cold War Lake County Connection: Has family in Lake County. Foreign Countries stationed or served: Cuba, Mediterranean

Eric Tidwell

CDR, F-14 & FA-18 Naval Flight Officer - 1320 Navy, 12/15/1995 - 12/31/2004 Kosovo Conflict, Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Iraq, Afghanistan Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Meritorious Service Medal Defense Meritorious Medal (2) Air Medal (7), with Combat V Navy Commendation Medal (3), with Combat V Kosovo Campaign Medal Afghanistan Campaign Medal (3) Iraq Campaign Medal

Anthony Vernickas

Rifleman, 82nd Airborne Division Parachute Army, 4/13/1943 - 1/4/1946 Ardennes Rhineland Central Europe Lake County Connection: Has family in Lake County. Medals, Honors, and any additional information: American Theater Ribbon, European-African-Middle Eastern Ribbon, Good Conduct Metal, Purple Heart and One Cluster Victory Metal

Carl Q. Wagner, Jr.

MP Marines, 1963 - 1993 Vietnam Lake County Connection: Has family in Lake County. Foreign Countries stationed or served: Vietnam, Japan Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Purple Heart

Ronald Wallace

Machinist Mate Navy 1952-1954, Korean War Thadeus Parker DE 369 Lake County Connection: Resident

George W. Wanberg

Marines, 1966 - 1968 Vietnam Lake County Connection: Veteran's Program Administrator for Cornerstone Hospice. Member of the Florida Veteran's Hall of Fame

Anthony L. Ward

Tactical Airlift Liaison Airman (TALA) Air Force, 1969 - 1973 Vietnam Lake County Connection: Born in Lake County and graduated from Bates Avenue High School in Eustis. Foreign Countries stationed or served: Pleiku, Vietnam Medals, Honors, and any additional information: B" Company 5 Special Forces Group. Supplied border camps and made sure the runways were safe. There were more than 15 camps to check daily- always on a chopper to some camp.

Carlton M. Ward

Communications Chief Army, 1972 - 1975 Lake County Connection: Born in Lake County and graduated from Eustis High School. Foreign Countries stationed or served: Wildflecken, Germany Medals, Honors, and any additional information: 154th Eng. Battalion C. Company

Wil Warner

Senior Chief Petty Officer- GMCS- Gunner’s Mate, Senior Chief Navy, 5/1/1973 - 12/31/1995 Vietnam; Operation Desert Storm Lake County Connection: Lake County resident and Community Volunteer Foreign Countries stationed or served: Vietnam, Rota, Spain, Kenitra, Morocco Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Silver Star presented by President Ronald Reagan for gallantry in action in response to saving lives on the U.S.S. Stark, May 17, 1987; Pacific Fleet Sailor of the Year 1983.

Wallace Watson

EN3 Navy, 4/28/1967 - 10/1/1971 Vietnam War Lake County Connection: Lake County resident, former business owner Foreign Countries stationed or served: Vietnam, Mediterranean Group, Caribbean Group/Navy Medals, Honors, and any additional information: National Defense Medal, Republic of Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, ET 1968 Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, USN Commendation Medal, C.A. Honor Medal, Navy Good Conduct Medal, 50th Anniversary of Vietnam Commendation Medal

Jack White

AVCM, Aircraft Electronics Navy, 11/23/1943 - 7/7/1967 World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War Lake County Connection: Lake County resident

Frank R. Wilhelm

Navy, 1969 - 1973 Vietnam Lake County Connection: Lake County resident

Richard D. Wilhelm

2nd Class Fire Controlman- USS Evans DD522 Navy, 1941 - 1945 WWII Lake County Connection: Lake County resident Foreign Countries stationed or served: Japan, Philippines

USAF Major Kevin E. Wilkins

Major Wilkins joined the Air Force in 1976 and served until 2008. He served as a Clinical Nurse in Critical Care. He was stationed in Iraq and Qatar during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Before his death on April 1, 2008 he was an Emergency Room and Ambulatory Services Nurse at Waterman Advent Hospital. During his service he received the following honors and medals: Air Force Achievement Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon With Citation, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with 1 device, NCO Professional Military Education Ribbon, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal with 1 device, Army Service Ribbon, Air Force Training Ribbon, Air Force Longevity Service Award with 2 devices, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship ...

David C. Wiltrout

35N Signals Intelligence Analyst Army, 8/7/2012 - 5/12/2016 Afghanistan Campaign Lake County Connection: East Ridge High School Class of 2010 Foreign Countries stationed or served: South Korea, Afghanistan Medals, Honors, and any additional information: Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal

Iain F. Woolnough

Pilot, Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing Army, 12/10/1964 - 12/9/1967 Vietnam Lake County Connection: Lake County resident

William Worthington

Mr. Worthington served in the Army from June of 1974 to December of 1995. He was a mechanic and served in Vietnam, Desert Shield, and Desert Storm. He is a resident of Lake County and was nominated to our Wall of Honor by his wife.

Edward H. Zellman, Sr.

Toxic Gas Handler 786 Army, 6/20/1942 - 11/12/1945 WWII / Battles and Campaigns in Normandy, Rhineland, and Central Europe Lake County Connection: Moved with his parents at the age of five from Carnegie, PA to Umatilla, FL in 1919. He graduated from Umatilla High School, attended University of Florida studying agriculture and forestry. His family in 1919 worked in the citrus industry starting in one of Umatilla's packing houses, later planting the family citrus groves where Edward made it his livelihood. He later became a beekeeper for several years, and was a member of the Golden Gem Coop. Edward was an assistant scoutmaster of Umatilla Boy Scout Troop 45 (02/23/1934), a Master Mason of Umatilla Lodge #65, a member of the American Legion, and VFW. Edward was a very active member of the First United Methodist Church of Umatilla ...