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Antcliffe Jr., Douglas G US Army - Staff Sergeant Radio Operator b 11-28-1936 d 2-11-2007 Lawrence, MI Gladwin MI Age 70y, 2m, 16d Buried in Pinconning Twp Cemetery Pinconning MI In Service 1955 - 1958 Germany Resided in Hartford 1939 to 1955 HHS Class of 1955 Married Mary Ann Miller, Watervliet MI, in 1956. Moved to Pinconning MI at discharge. Weighmaster for the Bay Co. Sheriff Dept.- Road Commission for 30 years. Retired in 1993. Doug's father, Douglas G. Antcliffe Sr. served in the US Air Force in WW 11	Austin, Niegel Orion US Army Niegel, in uniform, with his mother, Martha Lydema Rendell Austin. Photo dates circa 1920-21 and was taken in front of the family home of Amos and Martha Austin, Hartford Twp. In service 19__ to 19__ From Hartford MI Did not graduate with class, left school to enter service. From HHS Class of __ Photo and information submitted by Rendell Austin 2-2003	Bailey, Robert H. US Air Force - A3C b 9/6/1936 d 7/2/1979 42y, 9m, 27d Buried in Watervliet Cemetery Watervliet MI In service 1956 to 1959(?) Served in Alaska. From Hartford HHS Class of __ Resided in Hartford through the early 1960s. Son of Roy and Lorraine (Hough) Bailey Information submitted by Marie Perry Bailey, sister-in-law 4/7/2003
Barker, Travis US Army Company Clerk - Private 1st Class 101st Airborne Division, 76th Medium Tank Battalion. Played baseball and basketball for 101st Div. Hqtrs. Photo taken May, 1956 In Service 1957 to 1959 From Hartford HHS Class of 1953 Photo and information submitted by Bill Dyer
Beam II, Robert E. US Marine Corp LCPL E-4 1st Landing Support Battalion Air Delivery b 2-11-1975 St. Joseph MI In Service 1993 - 1997 Served in 31st MEU, Okinawa Japan From West Ottawa High School Class of 1993 Resided in Hartford in 1975 2006 - Resides in Bowling Green KY Father, Robert Beam HHS 1966, served during Vietnam. Brother, Richard Alan Beam, served during the Persian Gulf War-Desert Storm. Grandfather, Clare H. Beam, served during WW11. His ggreat grandfather, John Jordan Beam, served during the Civil War. Information submitted 427-2006 by Robert (Bob) Beam.	Boggs, Arthur Junior US Army b 9/2/1928 d 12/13/1992 Buried in Ft. Custer National Cemetery, Augusta MI Last residence: Hartford MI
Bohn Rhoads, Sharon US Navy b 12-22-1963 d 7-9-2001 Age 37y, 6m, 19d Died in car accident in Walker MI In Service 19__ to 19__ From Hartford HHS Class of 1982 Sharon was a member of the AMIVETS of South Bend, IN and the American Legion of Grand Rapids, MI	Bond, William Lee US Army b 7-19-1937 d 2-18-2000 Osceola Ark Florida Age 62y, 7m, 1d Buried in Maple Hill Cemetery Hartford MI In Service 19__ to 19__ From Hartford HHS Class of 1955 Member of the American Legion Stoddard Post 93	Collins, Thomas US Army b 5-6-1941 d 6-2-2005 Charleston SC Hartford MI Age 64y, 28d Construction Insulator Worker Member of Masonic Lodge 89 of Belleville MI Honored with 30 years from Local 25, Detroit MI
	Conklin, Arthur R. US Air Force - MSGT b 7/21/1917 d 3/29/1986 Age 68y, 8m, 9d Buried at Ft Custer National Cemetery August MI Plot: 9 0 473 From Hartford HHS Class of 1934 Last residence: Hartford MI	Daisy, Raymond "Pete" US Navy b 7-25-1942 d 1-24-2006 Bangor MI Mountain TN Age 63y, 6m, 2d Buried at St Joseph Catholic Cemetery Watervliet MI In service 19__ to 19__ From HHS Class of 1960 Pete was a master electrician and mastered sport of fishing and hunting. Son of He was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Florence Daisy
Dean, Clair Robert US Army - Sgt. b 3/9/1928 d 2/15/1996 Age 69y, 5m, 14d Buried at Ft Custer National Cemetery August MI Plot: C 0 1114 Last residence: Hartford MI
Deckard, Joe	Dixon Jr, Terry Ray
US National Guard In service 1981 - 1987 Training in Ft. Leonardwood MO From HHS Class of 1982 Resided in Hartford 1964 to present. Joe's son, Gary Deckard, also served in the military during	US Army Telecommunications Systems Operator - E4 SPC b 8-4-1978 Served in Fort Jackson - Columbia, SC Fort Gordon - Augusta, GA Camp Carroll - Taegu, South Korea Was chosen to take part in Battalion Color Guard for Change of Command ceremonies in South Korea for 1st Signal Brigade, 307th Signal Battalion, 226th Light Troop Company. Fort Lewis - Tacoma, WA While stationed at Fort Lewis, had the opportunity of participating in the 2001 ROTC Advanced Camp Confidence Course in support of 555th Combat Engineer Group. In doing so, I helped in training over 4500 future officers for the U.S Army. From Hartford HHS Class of 1996 Resided in Hartford 1987 to 1998	In service 5-20-1998 to 5-19-2002 Medals and Awards » Army Achievement Medal » National Defense Service Medal » Army Service Ribbon » Army Good Conduct Medal » Overseas Service Ribbon » 2 Certificate of Achievements with Delta Company 29th Signal Battalion Funeral Detail 12-17-2003 Update from Terry: Got word that they may be calling up soldiers after the new year. I will answer the call, if I am called upon! I could not think of a better way to represent my country. A word to the public, instead of complaining and whining about the politics of war and policing efforts, think of the many (YOUNG) soldiers and support them. In my eyes, many citizens of this country are not in support of the soldiers and their efforts to carry out their missions brought upon by the COMMANDER IN CHIEF! Click here to send Terry an email Webmaster Note: Terry...our community supports you and the efforts of our military people. We're proud of the work that's being done to preserve freedom for everyone. A major purpose of this website is to let our community (especially our children) know who the real heroes are. We will continue to pray for all of them. Sour notes of a few do NOT represent the majority. Terry's grandfather, Mitchell Lewis, served in the Army during WW11.
	Evans, James Fred US Air Force Lt. Colonel - Retired b 12-18-1931 d 4-6-2006 Chicago IL Tuscon AZ Age 74y, 3m, 20d Ft Custer National Cemetery (ashes) Battle Creek MI From Hartford MI HHS Class of 1950 In service 1954 - 1982
Fillmore, Steven M.		Flemming, Jeffrey Jon
Steve is pictured with his wife, Linda Birtman Fillmore, prior to the Marine Corps Birthday Ball, 11-10-1999 in Cherry Point, NC. Linda is also a graduate from Hartford High School - Class of 1981. Served in Yuma AZ, Iwakuni Japan, Quantico VA, Dallas TX, Twentynine Palms CA, Grand Rapids MI, Cherry Point NC, Camp Lejeune NC, Okinawa Japan, USS Saipan, Ojijahrba Japan, Mount Fuji Japan Click here to view Seargent Fillmore's excellent review as he was awarded the Meritorious Service Award	US Marine Corp. Military Policeman-Retired Company First Sergeant b 05/15/62 1st Battalion, 6th Marines Charlie Company In service 2-2-1982 to 3-1-2002 AWARDS » Meritorious Service Medal » Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal » Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal » Good Conduct (6th Award) » National Defense Medal » Certificate of Commendation (13 Awards) » Meritorious Masts (12 Awards) » Sea Service (2nd Award) Artic Service Ribbon » Meritorious Unit Ribbon (3) » 1999 Marine Corps Aviation Association’s 2d Marine Air Wing Marine of the Year Award.	US Navy Interior Communication IC2 - 2nd Class b 7-27-1956 d 5-29-2004 Kalamazoo MI Hartford MI Age 47y, 10m, 3d Buried in Maple Hill Cemetery Hartford MI In service 1975 to 1979 Served on the USS Farragut DDG37 AWARDS » Cold War Certificate Was in New York Harbor during OpSail76 and one of the first ships to enter the waters off of Russia. From Hartford MI HHS Class of 1975 Lifelong resident of Hartford. Son of George & Minnie Warman Flemming, stepson of Norb Nelson. Hartford Fire Department Fireman of the Year - 2003 Employed as Computer Teacher by Hartford Public Schools, as well as his own business of JR Electronics.
	Frontczak, Richard	Gifford, Charles Hollan US Marine Corp PFC 1st Class - E2 US Army National Guard Res PFC 1st Class b 1939 d 1-16-2005 Pinellas Park FL Age 66 In service 19__ to 7-1962 US Marines 19__ to 1-12-1979 National Guard Reserve Headquarters Co. 1st Battalion 246 Armor From Hartford MI HHS Class of 1956
	US Army Adjutant General - Clerk Technician 4th Grade b 3-2-1928 St. Joseph MI In Service 1946 - 1948 Stationed at 2nd Army Headquarters, Ft. Mead NY Awards and Medals » Victory Medal » Sharpshooter Badge » Award for playing on the 1948 Post Championship Basketball Team From Hartford MI HHS Class of 1946 Resided in Hartford 1930 - 1952 2005- Resides in South Haven MI.
	Green, Ernest Harford US Army - Corporal b 7-16-1927 d 12-12-1988 Age 61y, 4m, 30d South Wayne Cemetery Dowagiac MI Stationed at Ft. Sill, OK In service 1945 to 1947 From Dowagiac MI Lived in Hartford 1960-1969 DHS Class of __ Did not graduate, left school to work and then entered service. Married Betty (Velthouse) Green Ernest's son, Laurel Dale Green, was in the Air Force during Vietnam 1968-1973. Information and photo submitted by Ernestine Green Bachman, daughter	Huddleston, Michael J. US Army - Colonel Master Aviator Exec. Officer of the 34th Combat Aviation Brigade 82nd Airborne Div 25th Infantry Div In Service 1983 to present 1993 to Present - National Guard 1983 to 1993 - Active Duty Served in Operation Desert Storm, Iraq Completed over 2000 helicopter hours, Airborne, Jumpmaster, and Air Assault Training From Hartford HHS Class of 1978 Received ROTC scholarship and graduated as a Distinguished Military Graduate from Western Michigan University in 1983. 2006 - Promoted to Colonel with the Minnesota National Guard. Son of Von Dean and Betti Miller Huddleston
Johnson, James Elton US Army Infantry Mortar Sergeant First Class
In service 1991 - present 2-04 to 2-05 Iraq 10-02 to 5-03 Kosovo 1983-1986 Served in Ft. Stewart GA, 2 tours in Korea, 2 tours in Germany, Ft. Hood TX, Ft. Leonard Wood MO, Ft. Knox KY Medals and Awards » NATO medal: » 4 Overseas Service Ribbons (OSR) » Army Service Ribbon (ASR) » 3 NonCommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbons(NCOPD) » Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWTEM) » Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWTSM) » Kosovo Campaign Medal (KOSCM): » Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) » 2 National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) » 5 Good Conduct Medals (GCDM) »Army Achievement Medal (AAM) » 6 Army Commendation Medals (ARCOM) » Presidential Unit Citation Award » Joint Meritorious Unit Award.	James Johnson and wife, O Kyung b 11-5-1961 Watervliet MI From HHS Class of 1980 Resided in Hartford 1965 - 1983
	Joseph, Richard L.
	US Army 1st Lieutenant Ord Gen Supply Br Store Div b 1-17-1932 d 3-13-2006 Columbus OH Winchester VA Age 74y, 1m, 27d Buried in Sacred Heart Cemetery Winchester VA In service 6-17-1954 to 5-31-1956 Served in France Awards & Medals » National Defense Medal Son of Harold Homer and Nina Margaret (Yohe) Joseph Graduate of HHS Class of 1949 Civil Service career as a program analyst with the Department of Defense and system analyst with the Small business Administration. 2008 - information and photo submitted by his sister, Catherine Fields
Kellogg, Schuyler (Sky) Patrick	Kendzior, Jerry L.	Kiefer, Donald G.
US Navy 3rd Class Petty Officer Diesel Mechanic on LCI Amphibian In service 1946 to 1948 Stationed out of Coronado CA Owned and operated Kellogg Hardware from 1956 to 1988 and resided in Hartford during that time. His son, Mark Kellogg, now owns and operates Kellogg Hardware. Photo and information submitted by Bill Dyer 1-6-2004	US Army 31C10 Radio & Teletype Specialist - 4th Class 6/8 FA & 66th MI Brigade b 7-21-1967 Watervliet MI In service 1986-1989 Stationed at Ft. Ord, CA Augsburg, Germany Medals & Awards » Army Achievement Medal From Hartford MI HHS Class of 1985 Resided in Hartford 1967-1986 2004 to present Son of Robert & Gloria (Lambrecht) Kendzior	US Army Communications Specialist Spec 4th Class Maintained and repaired communications radios. b 8-28-1938 Photo taken at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO on 1-7-1957 In service 12-2-1956 to 12-1-1962 Honorable Discharge Stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood MO. Awards and Medals » Sharpshooter medal for M-1 rifle » Marksman medal for 45 cal Pistol From Hartford HHS Class of 1956 Resided in Hartford until 1956. Married Elsie Marie Geurin, who was from the HHS Class of 1959. Moved from Hartford to Richardson, TX in 1967 then to Kaufman TX 2004 update Retired from UPS on 1-30-2004, after 20 years of service. Wife, Elsie, retired from the Paper Factory in 2002 and passed away 9-10-2004. 2006 update Residing in Sheboygan WI.
Lavanway, LaVon (Spike) US Marine Corp. - PFC Food Service 1st Marine Div. H&S Headquarters Camp Pendleton, CA In Service 1956 - 1958 From Watervliet MI WHS Class of 1956 Resided in Hartford since 1964.	Lynch Jr., James H US Army b 12-1-1961 d 1-19-2003 41y, 1m, 20d Died in house fire at his home at 19 W. Bernard St. Hartford MI In Service 1980 to 1983 From Watervliet MI Graduate of Watervliet High School Class of 1980 Resided in Hartford at time of death.	Manning, Jeremy Todd West Point In service 1991 - 1996 From Hartford MI HHS Class of 1991 Jeremy's father, William (Bill) Manning served during the Vietnam War.
Martens, Charles D. US Army Army of Occupation T5 Technician (5th Grade) b 5-14-1928 d 11-29-1986 Age 58y, 6m, 17d Buried in Maple Hill Cemetery Lot 25 - Section 3 Hartford MI Photo taken in Osaka Japan in 1947 HQ 25th Inf. Div. - Osaka Japan In service 9-25-1946 to 2-9-1948 Awards » World War 2 Victory Medal » Marksmanship Badge - Carbine S .165 » Army of Occupation Medal - Japan HHS Class of 1946 Resided in Hartford from 1939 to 1986 Information and photo submitted by his wife, Margaret Colman Martens in December 2002
Meachum, Maurice Eugene US Army 82nd Airborne Div b 4-6-1938 d 10-14-2007 Hartford MI Hartford MI Age 69y, 6m, 10d In service 19__ to 19__ Retired after 25 years of service from Cast Matic in Stevensville MI Active member of the Van Buren Sportman's Club and American Legion Post 362 of Coloma Married to Joan Smith Meachum Maurice's brother, William Meachum, also served in the US Army and brother, Dwight Meachum, served in the US Army during Vietnam.	Meachum, William E "Willie" US Army b 2-20-1937 d 4-1-2005 Hartford MI Lawrence MI In service 12-14-1954 to 12-12-1958 Last residence - Lawrence MI William's brother, Dwight Meachum, served in the US Army during Vietnam. Brother, Maurice Meachum, served in the US Army.
Mireles, Ruben Andres U.S. Marine Corp. b 9-16-1979 In Service 1998 - 2002 Served in San Diego CA HHS Class of 1998 Resides in Hartford 1979 to present Information provided by his sister, Lenora Mireles on 1-5-2004	Nichols, Jr., Murray E. US Army - 2nd Lieutenant b 6-16-1930 d 7-11-2001 Indianapolis IN Lawton MI Age 71y, 26d Buried at Woodland Cemetery Dayton OH In Service 6-27-1954 - 6-26-1956 Active Duty and ROTC program through Ohio State Univ. Son of Murray and Louise Winston Boteler preceded in death by his mother, Louise , and his father, Murray E. Nichols, Sr. Married to Maureen Cole Nichols
Orr, James	Paulus, John	Saline, Eric
US Navy In service 19__ to 19__	US Army Radar Operator - E4 b 10-12-1933 Bangor MI In Service 4-20-1954 to 4-19-1956 (shortly after Korean ceasefire) Served at Camp Chaffee, AR Ft. Bliss TX, Rouge Park MI Awards and Medals » National Defense Medal » Good Conduct Medal From Hartford HHS Class of 1951 Resided in Hartford 1943-1952 2004 Update: Now resides in Alameda CA.	US Air Force In service 19__ to 19__ From Hartford MI HHsS Class of 1987 Son of Gary and Melva (Sanders) Saline Eric's father, Gary, served in the US Navy during the VietNam Era.
Smith, Thomas C.	Stoddard, Richard
US Army PFC - PX b 1936 In service 1956 - 1958 Active Duty 1958 - 1962 Reserves Stationed in Korea during active duty. From Benton Harbor MI BHS Class of 1955 Hartford resident since 1959. Owner of Tom Smith Tractor Co. 6/2004 - Photo and information submitted by his wife, Verna Wolfe Smith	US Air Force Aircraft Maintenance Specialist Sergeant E4 (Rick is on the right in the photo) 68th Tactical Squadron F4E Phantom jets In service 1976 to 1980 Georgia, Alaska, Nevada, Germany Awards » Expert Rifleman » Good Conduct Medal HHS Class of 1972 From Hartford MI
Tucker, Robert William	Tucker, William Robert
US Marines In service 19__ to 19__ From Hartford MI HHS Class of 1984 Son of Robert & Teddy Tucker	US Marines In service 19__ to 19__ From Hartford MI HHS Class of 1985 Son of Robert & Teddy Tucker
Vann, William H. (Billy)	Vassar, Peter US Army In Service 1994 to 1997 From Hartford HHS Class of 1992	Vint, George Andrew US Army Staff Sergeant - Message Center b 1-17-1926 d 5-3-2003 Kalamazoo MI Age 77y, 3m, 16d Buried at Maple Hill Cemetery Hartford MI In Service 1944 to 1946 Served in Italy Married Lorna J. Kozelink HHS 1947
US Navy Musician - 3rd Class b 4-24-1934 d 2-29-2008 Age 73y, 10m, 8d Buried at Maple Hill Cemetery Hartford MI In service 12-1955 to 8-1957 Stationed at Kodiak, Alaska From Hartford HHS Class of 1952 Resided in Hartford since 1950. Professional Musician - played on WKZO-radio and WKZO-TV with Rem Wall and the original Green Valley Boys. The group organized during the 1940s, with Billy Vann joining the band in 1955. In 2000, famous for his mastery of the steel and electric guitar, Billy was inducted into the Michigan Steel Guitar Hall of Fame.
	Walker JR., Harold
	US Army 443rd Anti-Aircraft Mechanic In service 1954-1958 Life-long Hartford resident. HHS Class of 1953 Past Hartford Fire Chief
Ward, Thomas Craig	Wilcoxson Jr, Paul R.W.
US Navy b 10-9-1964 d 9-26-2003 Kalamazoo MI Hartford MI Age 38y, 11m, 18d	US Marines b 2-2-1961 d 12-4-2007 St Joseph MI Dowagiac MI Age 46y, 10m, 1d Buried at Maple Hill Cemetery Hartford MI In service 19__ to 19__ Son of Paul and Anna (Brewer) Wilcoxson Employed with BOSCH Corp. Member of the Hartford Federated Church
Wilkens, James S.	Wilkens, John	Wilkens, Joseph
US Air Force Airman 1st Class b 10-6-1964 d 4-9-1986 Age 21y, 6m, 3d Buried in Lawrence Cemetery Lawrence MI In Service 19__ to 1986 Died during active duty in a car accident From Lawrence MI, LHS Class of 1968 Lived in Hartford MI most of his life. Jamie's father, Patrick Wilkens, served during the VietName era. Brothers, Joseph Wilkens and John Wilkens, also served in the military.	US Air Force In service 19__ to present John's father, Patrick Wilkens served in the US Navy during the VietNam era.. Brothers Joseph Wilkens and Jamie Wilkens served in the US Air Force.	US Air Force In service 19__ to present John's father, Patrick Wilkens served in the US Navy during the VietNam era. Brothers John Wilkens and Jamie Wilkens served in the US Air Force.
Wismer, Cecil Roy
US Naval Air Force Petty Officer 4th Class Aviation Supply b 9-25-1939 in Benton Harbor MI In service 1960 - 1964 Served during the Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962 Stationed at Norfolk VA - 2 years Air Craft Carrier, USS Essex - 2 years Awards and Medals » Commendation for bravery during a fire Was blessed by Pope John XXIII when ship was ported in Italy. From Hartford HHS Class of 1957 Resided in Keeler 1950 to present
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