World War II Honoree

Fred J. Watson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Tuttle, Oklahoma

Honored By

Robert S. Cox

ENLISTED IN MILITARY SERVICE AFTER GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL IN 1946, AFTER THE END OF HOSTILITIES. AFTER BASIC TRAINING, HE VOLUNTEERED FOR PARATROOPER TRAINING, AND AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF 'JUMP SCHOOL,' WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 82ND AIRBORNE 'ALL AMERICAN' DIVISION. STATIONED AT FORT BRAGG AT FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA. AWARDED HIS SILVER PARACHUTIST BADGE (WINGS), THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AND ISSUED THE HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON.