Perry and Greene County, MS Veterans

12/19/2025

Her decks crowded with sailors happy to be going home, USS Mississippi BB-41 passes through the Panama Canal - October 1945

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12/19/2025

SFC Levi Webster Tucker (1937-1998), Greene County, served in the US Army. He is a veteran of the war in Vietnam and a Bronze Star recipient. We are grateful for his service.🇺🇸

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12/19/2025

Paul Clyde Stanford (1927-2014), Greene County, served in the US Air Force. He was a veteran of the war in Korea.

Stanford was originally drafted into the Army during World War II, though the war ended before he saw combat. He later served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, where he did see combat as a forward-deployed radio operator with the 6150th Tactical Air Control Parties Squadron.

While stationed in Pyongyang, Paul worked alongside NATO forces and participated in five major battles. His service was recognized with the Army of Occupation (Japan) Ribbon, Korean Service Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation with Five Battle Stars, and a Good Conduct Medal. After four years of honorable service, he was discharged with distinction.

We are grateful for his service. 🇺🇸

12/19/2025

CPT Ottis Gay Turner (1934–1970) of Greene County, served in the United States Army. Captain Turner was a helicopter pilot assigned to the 507th Medical Company, 37th Medical Battalion, 1st Medical Group during the Vietnam War.

As part of the 507th, he carried out the vital and heroic mission of Army air ambulance units—braving dangerous battlefield conditions to save the lives of wounded soldiers. This mission followed the proud legacy of Vietnam’s original “Dustoff” pilots.

After returning home from his tour in Vietnam, Captain Turner tragically lost his life in a medical helicopter crash in Texas. We are deeply grateful for his service and his commitment to saving others. 🇺🇸

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12/18/2025

Engineman Third Class Lonnie B Spears Jr. (1935-1991), Greene County, served in the US Navy. He was a veteran of the war in Korea. We are grateful for his service. 🇺🇸

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12/18/2025

VETERAN’S SALUTE 2025!

SP4 Ralph Pierce (1934-2004), Greene County, served with the US Army. He was a veteran of the war in Korea. We are grateful for his service. 🇺🇸

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12/18/2025

1LT Woodson Worth Moffett (1919-2001), Greene County, served with the US Army. He was a World War II veteran. We are grateful for his service. 🇺🇸

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12/18/2025

VETERAN’S SALUTE 2025!

R C Lewis (1933-2021), Greene County, served in the United States Army. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict where he served as a Tank Commander. We are grateful for his service. 🇺🇸

12/18/2025

SP2 James Edward Hillman (1932-1994), Greene County, served in the US Army. We are grateful for his service. 🇺🇸

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12/18/2025

SGT Frank “Sidney” Greene (1947-2007), Greene County, served in the US Army. He was a Vietnam veteran. We are grateful for his service. 🇺🇸

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12/18/2025

It was announced last night that nearly 1.5 million service members would receive a $1,776 bonus to both thank them for their military service and to commemorate the 250 years the U.S. military has been defending the nation.🇺🇸

President Donald J. Trump announced that nearly 1.5 million service members would receive a $1,776 bonus to both thank them for their military service and to commemorate the 250 years the U.S.

12/18/2025

Boiler Technician Third Class Roland David Cooley (1947-1978), Greene County, served in the US Navy. We are grateful for his service. 🇺🇸

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