Garry D. Draper's Page

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Past Military Service

What Post do you belong to or are you a Member-at-Large?

I do not belong to any post at this time

When did you join the VFW or Auxiliary?

n/a

Military Service History

Joined the U S Army in June 1968 and was Medically Retired from the U S Army as Staff Sergeant July 1972.

I served in Viet Nam from 1969, and with about 9 month in Country I was air evac to Camp Zombie in Japan. After 44 days at Camp Zombie, I was sent to Fort Leonard Wood in Mo., until my discharge.

Tell us about yourself

After my discharge I went back to school. After receiving my Degree in Radiology I worked for the VA Hosptial in Columba, Mo. Later on I had the opportunity to work for Caterpillar. For 26 years I managed the Oil Analysis Laboratory for Caterpillar. Due to health reasons, I retired. I have been married for 42 years. I have two Son's, which one is a school teacher and my other Son is a Master Plumber and has his own company. I also have a Daughter. I have 7 Grand Children.

Interests and hobbies

I enjoy going to Church. I read a lot during the cold months of the year. I fish in the summer and work in my lawn. I have a Corvette ( RED ) and I sent a lot time enjoying the ride. I collect Pocket Knife's, I also collect paper weight's and I also journal.

Memberships in other organizations

None at this time.