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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Francis R. 'Bud' Hawkins

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Atlanta, Texas

Honored By

Robert S. Cox

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED MILITARY SERVICE IN 1942, DURING THE WAR AND BEFORE GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL. SERVED DURING THE WAR AND WAS AWARDED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, THEATER CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 1 SILVER AND 3 BRONZE SERVICE STARS (8 CAMPAIGNS), AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN 1947, AND ISSUED THE HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON. CONTINUED INDEPENDENT STUDY CLASSES AFTER THE WAR AND RECEIVED HIS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA.