World War II Honoree

Frank R. Proctor

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Independence, Kansas

Honored By

Mr. & Mrs. Linda & Robert Mata

Relationship

Daughter & Son-in-law

HE SERVED UNDER GEORGE PATTON AND OMAR BRADLEY. HE WAS AWARDED THE THE BRONZE SERVICE STAR FOR THE NORTHERN FRANCE CAMPAIGN. HE ATTENDED INDEPENDENCE JUNIOR COLLEGE AND WAS A GRADUATE OF KANSAS VOCATIONAL SCHOOL. SOMETIMES CALLED REVEREND BECAUSE OF HIS EXPERIENCE WITH THE MINISTRY, HE RETIRED AS A CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE FROM TINKER AIR FORCE BASE SHORTLY PRIOR TO HIS DEATH IN 1972.