April 23, 2024

Salute to our veterans

From Marion E. Chubick, U.S. Army veteran

Creston

Our area veterans deserve recognition for their sacrifice and great service to our country. I will be submitting names periodically to be published in my letters to the editor. If you would like your name or a loved ones name listed please send to me at: Marion Chubick 600 N. Mulberry, Creston, IA 50801. Please help me salute and thank these service men and women.

92-year-old Virginia Mickey sent me this information:

Her grandfather – Abner Johnson served in the Civil War

Her father – Clarence L. Anderson served in WWI

Her husband – Harlan Mickey served in WWII

Her son – Les Mickey served in the Vietnam conflict

Joan Bickett had her husband and four brothers serve:

George Bickett

Paul R. Loudon

William Loudon

James R. Loudon

Thomas E. Loudon