Joe Lewis felt a keen sense of patriotism for his country and served for 20 years in the National Guard.
Francis Turley enlisted in the National Guard in 1940. When the attack was made on Pearl Harbor Francis' troop was sent to California to go to the Philippine Islands. Francis was discharged in 1946
Marvin McKinney was a member of the Kansas National Guard in 1955. He transferred to the 66th Regiment of Military Police at Ft. Gordon, Georgia in 1956 and served for two years.
Bill Brown enlisted with the US Army in 1963. He left the US Army in 1969 but re-enlisted in 1976 and stayed until 1999. 1989 - 1976 Bill was an Army Recruiter. He stated that he was proud to serve his country for 28 years in the Army.
Badger Wahwassuck served in the United States Marine Corps and was stationed in Vietnam 1968-1969. Badger is the recipient of theVietnam Cross of Gallantry, the Bronze Star, the Unit Bronze Star, and the Good Conduct Medal.
Eric Munson enlisted in the United States Coast Guard in 1984. He joined the United States Army in 1985 and served in Geremany and the Middle East. He is a veteran of Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Operation Comfort. He was decorated for action in combat in Kuwait and Iraq. Eric is the recipient of two Army Commendation Medals, three Army Achievement Medals, two Good Conduct Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with three Bronze Campaign Stars, Humanitarian Service Medal, and both Saudi and Kuwaiti issued Kuwait Liberation Medals and the Joint Service Unit Commendation Award.
Terry Moore served in the U.S. Army from July of 1951 to March of 1960 when he was honorably discharged. He was a member of the 187th Airborne Division and served in the Korean campaign. He was wounded in 1952 and was sent to Tokyo General Hospital for recovery. Following his recovery he went back to service in Korea. He also was stationed in Europe after the war. * Combat Infantry Badge * Bronze Star * Good Conduct Medal. Terry was also rated as Expert Marksman with the M-1 Rifle.
Randy Lemmons enlisted in the Army in 1978 and went to basic training at Ft. Dix, New Jersey. From Ft. Dix he went to Aberdeen, Maryland, and Campbell, Kentucky, for 101st Airborne and Air Assault training. He traveled abroad to Keserslaughter, Germany, and various other duty stations. He earned the rank of Corporal and was honorably discharged in October of 1983.
Jean Anne Conklin enlisted in the Army in 1973 and went to Ft. McClelland for women's basic training. She then went to Ft. Dix, New Jersey and Ft. benjamin Harrison, Indiana for clerical training and personnel management specialist training. Jean is currently a member of the American Legion Post 415 on the Kickapoo Reservation in Horton, Kansas. She is a member of the Color Guard.
Don Baker is a descendent of Shawnee Chief Bledsoe. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Clayton and Thelma Whitney in 1947. He enlisted in the United States Navy and served from June 1965 to May 1969. He was Petty Officer 2nd Class upon discharge and served as Communications Electrician. After his military service he went to Central Business College in Wichita 1970-71. Don married Linda K. Baker and they have three adult children and 7 grandchildren. Don is a singer for a drum in Clay Center, Kansas and has been a Gourd Dancer for many years. He got his start under instruction from Tim Tieyah, a well known Comanche singer. He is a long time member of Shawnee County Allied Tribes and a pow wow participant. In his spare time he has been active with the Boy Scouts for 32 years, now serving as a committeeman with the Pack and Troop in Clay Center. His employment is as an electrician at the Irwin Army Hospital at Fort Riley.