James L Ward's Page

I am a...

VFW Life Member

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

9103

When did you join the VFW or Auxiliary?

1958

Military Service History

2 Jun 53 thru 29 Feb 76

Tell us about yourself

23 yrs military (army).
Korea in Jan 54 with 21st AAA, 25 Inf, moved to Hawaii, stayed there for 3 years, went to Ft Campbell, KY, Abn school, stayed from 57-65. Went to SAFA (Okinawa) 1st SFG, stayed 5 years, had deployments to RVN, Thailand & Taiwan, returned to Campbell in 70 as medivac patient, loss of jump status and was I po'ed, did reserve advisor duty for 6 years and then became a civilian and i ain't been the same since.
Moved to Spring Lake NC from Louisiana in Feb 99 after divorce took its toll and I have been happy since.
Life member of VFW Post 9103 for past 10 years.

Interests and hobbies

Veterans support

Memberships in other organizations

MOC
AMVETS
AMERICAN LEGION
MOOSE