National Veterans Freedom Mural 1-Section 2
Taking a deeper look at the Veterans in Section 2
Section 2 Veterans
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Charles W. Gatton
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James R. Lude
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Arthur A. Lude
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Kenneth "Ken" John Lude,
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Ian Lude
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Tim Bonbrake
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Dan Royse
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April Barrentine
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Tommy Barrentine
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​Major Tim Bonbrake
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Jerry Rogers
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PFC Glen Garland Kemery
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Sgt. Royal Shafer
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Frank Baskovic
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David Bebout
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James DeRose
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Cpt. Brandon Rex
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Walter B. Crampton Jr.
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Petty Officer 2nd Class Dennis Crampton
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Corporal LLoyd Ross Crampton
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Cpt. Richard R. Crampton
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SSG Lisa Guyermelli Rex
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E-5 Spec Joseph B. Rex
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SSG Aaron B. Rex
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Major Benjamin B. Rex
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2nd Lt Brandon Rex U
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MSGT Bruce E. Rex
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SPEC Jeremy Rex
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SSG Aaron B. Rex
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Lance Corporal George E. Lutz
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Sgt Jerry L. Maloy
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Colonel Scott Leatherman
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Sgt. Bob McGregor
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Paul L. Adams
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SP4 Franklin D. Maggard
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James E. Vanderford II
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Lude, Gatton, Bonbrake,
& DeRose Family Veterans
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Charles W. Gatton
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James R. Lude
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Arthur A. Lude
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Kenneth "Ken" John Lude,
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Ian Lude
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April Barrentine
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Tommy Barrentine
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​Major Tim Bonbrake
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James DeRose
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Jerry Rogers
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PFC Glen Garland Kemery
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Sgt. Royal Shafer
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Frank Baskovic
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David Bebout
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Dan Royse
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Charles W. Gatton
Veteran Charles W. Gatton on MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural 2024 by Michael & Jennifer Lude
Arthur A. Lude
US Navy BM3 Boatswain's Mate
Petty Officer 3rd Class
Charles W. Gatton
Veteran Charles W. Gatton on MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural 2024 by Michael & Jennifer Lude, Painted by Michael Lude2025
Arthur A. Lude
Veteran Arthur A. Lude Painted by Michael Lude on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural
Kenneth “Ken” John Lude
US Navy
James Robert Lude
Veteran James Robert Lude on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural by Michael & Jennifer Lude.
Kenneth “Ken” John Lude
Veteran Kenneth John Lude Painted by Michael Lude on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural
James Robert Lude
Veteran James Robert Lude on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural by Michael & Jennifer Lude. Painted by Michael Lude. Painted by Michael Lude
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Jerry Rogers
US Navy
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US Air Force Major
Tim Bonbrake
US Air Force Major
Pilot & Recruit
"Father & Son"
Jerry Rogers
Veteran Jerry Roger's MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural painted by Michael Lude
Ian Lude
US Navy
US Air Force Major
Tim Bonbrake
Veteran Tim Bonbrake on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural by Michael & Jennifer Lude. Painted by Michael Lude 2025
Ian Lude
Veteran Ian Lude painted by Michael Lude on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural
W. Adam
Veteran W. Adam on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural painted by Michael Lude
Dan Royse
Veteran Dan Royse on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural painted by Michael Lude
Adam Brothers
Veteran W. Adam on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural painted by Michael Lude
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April Renee Barrentine
US Army
Dan Royse
US Army
April Renee Barrentine
Veteran April Renee Barrentine on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural by Michael & Jennifer Lude. Painted by Michael Lude 2025
Dan Royse
Veteran Dan Royse Painted by Michael Lude on the National Veteran's Freedom Mural by Michael & Jennifer Lude
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Tommy Barrentine
US Army
David Bebout
United States Army
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Tommy Barrentine
Veteran Tommy Barrentine on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural by Michael & Jennifer Lude. Painted by Michael Lude 2025
David Bebout
Veteran David Bebout painted by Michael Lude on the National Veteran's Freedom Mural
James DeRose
US Army, 173rd Airborne,
3rd Special Forces Airborne Group at Fort Bragg
James DeRose
US Army, 173rd Airborne,
3rd Special Forces Airborne Group at Fort Bragg
James DeRose
Veteran James DeRose on the National Veteran's Freedom Mural in Columbia City at Big Boar Cycles, by Michael & Jennifer Lude. Painted by Michael Lude 2026
James DeRose
Veteran James DeRose on the National Veteran's Freedom Mural in Columbia City at Big Boar Cycles, by Michael & Jennifer Lude. Painted by Michael Lude 2026
James DeRose
US Army
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James DeRose
Veteran James DeRose on the National Veteran's Freedom Mural in Columbia City at Big Boar Cycles, by Michael & Jennifer Lude. Painted by Michael Lude 2026
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Veteran - painted by Michael Lude on the National Veteran's Freedom Mural
Crampton, Baskovic,
& Rex Family Veterans
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Walter B. Crampton Jr.
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Dennis Crampton
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Corporal LLoyd Ross Crampton
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Cpt. Richard R. Crampton
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PFC Glen Garland Kemery
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Sgt. Royal Shafer
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Frank Baskovic
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Cpt. Brandon Rex
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SSG Lisa Guyermelli Rex
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E-5 Spec Joseph B. Rex
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SSG Aaron B. Rex
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Major Benjamin B. Rex
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2nd Lt Brandon Rex
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MSGT Bruce E. Rex
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SPEC Jeremy Rex
Frank Baskovic
US Marines
Frank Baskovic
Veteran Frank Baskovic Painted by Michael Lude on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural by Michael & Jennifer Lude
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Sergeant Royal Shafer
United States Army
Died in Action
Sergeant Royal Shafer
Veteran Sgt. Royal Shafer painted by Michael Lude on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural
Glen Garland Kemery
PFC
Glen Garland Kemery
Veteran PFC Glan Garland Kemery Painted by Michael Lude on the National Veteran's Freedom Mural by Michael & Jennifer Lude
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Veteran - painted by Michael Lude on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural
Cpt. Brandon Rex
US Army Reserves
Company Commander
267 Signal Company Fort Riley
MSGT Bruce E. Rex
US Army Air Force, Turkey, Korea
Cpt. Brandon Rex
Veteran Brandon Rex Painted by Michael Lude on the National Veteran's Freedom Mural
MSGT Bruce E. Rex
Veteran MSGT Bruce E. Rex on National Veteran's Freedom Mural 2024 by Michael & Jennifer Lude, Painted by Michael Lude2026
LT2 Brandon Rex
US Army Reserves
Company Commander
267 Signal Company Fort Riley
SSG Lisa Guyermelli Rex
US Army Kyrszstan, Security Force, IN Air National Guard
LT2 Brandon Rex
Veteran Brandon Rex Painted by Michael Lude on the National Veteran's Freedom Mural
SSG Lisa Guyermelli Rex
Veteran SSG Lisa Guyermelli Rex on the National Veteran's Freedom Mural by Michael & Jennifer Lude. Painted by Michael Lude. Painted by Michael Lude
Joseph B. Rex
US Army Spec, Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Saudi Arabia
SSG Aaron B. Rex
US Army Air Force
Air National Guard Military Police
Medic, Security Force
Joseph B. Rex
Veteran MSGT Joseph B. Rex on National Veteran's Freedom Mural 2024 by Michael & Jennifer Lude, Painted by Michael Lude2026
SSG Aaron B. Rex
Veteran Aaron B. Rex Painted by Michael Lude on the National Veteran's Freedom Mural 2026
Jeremy Rex SPEC
US Army Airborne Div Desert Shield,
Desert Storm, Saudi Arabia
Captian
US Marines
Jeremy Rex SPEC
Veteran Jeremy Rex on National Veteran's Freedom Mural 2024 by Michael & Jennifer Lude, Painted by Michael Lude2026
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Veteran - on the NationalVeteran's Freedom Mural by Michael & Jennifer Lude. Painted by Michael Lude. Painted by Michael Lude
Major Benjamin B. Rex
US Army Germany, Belgium, Kuwait,
Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Saudi Arabia
Corporal Lloyd Ross Crampton
US Marines, Korea, Laos
Joseph B. Rex
Veteran Major Benjamin B. Rex on National Veteran's Freedom Mural 2024 by Michael & Jennifer Lude, Painted by Michael Lude2026
Corporal Lloyd Ross Crampton
Veteran Corporal Lloyd Ross Crampton Painted by Michael Lude on the National Veteran's Freedom Mural 2026
MSGT Walter B. Crampton Jr.
US Army, Naitonal Guard
Captain Richard R. Crampton
US Marines
MSGT Walter B. Crampton Jr.
Veteran MSGT Walter B. Crampton Jr. on National Veteran's Freedom Mural 2024 by Michael & Jennifer Lude, Painted by Michael Lude2026
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Veteran Richard R. Crampton on the National Veteran's Freedom Mural by Michael & Jennifer Lude. Painted by Michael Lude 2026
PO 2nd Class Dennis Crampton
US Navy, Vietnam War
Veteran Dennis Crampton Painted by Michael Lude on the National Veteran's Freedom Mural 2026
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Lance Corporal George E. Lutz
Veteran George E. Lutz on MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural 2024 by Michael & Jennifer Lude
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Colonel Scott Leatherman
US Army
SP4 Franklin D. Maggard
United States Army, 1966-1968 Vietnam
Lance Corporal George E. Lutz
Veteran on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural by Michael & Jennifer Lude 2024. Painted By Michael Lude
Colonel Scott Leatherman
Veteran Colonel Scott Leatherman on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural by Michael & Jennifer Lude, painted by Michael Lude.
SP4 Franklin D. Maggard
Veteran Franklin D. Maggard painted by Michael Lude on MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural 2024
Paul L. Adams
E-5 16th Chemical Engineer
​Veteran Paul L. Adams on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural by Michael & Jennifer Lude
SGT Jerry L. Maloy
US Marine Corp
Sgt. Bob McGregor
US Army
SSG James E. Vanderford II
United States Army Reserve,
May 1982- June 2002
Section 2-2
Grouped Veterans
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Lance Corporal George E. Lutz
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Sgt Jerry L. Maloy
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Colonel Scott Leatherman
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Sgt. Bob McGregor
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Paul L. Adams
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SP4 Franklin D. Maggard
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James E. Vanderford II
SGT Jerry L. Maloy
Veteran painted by Michael Lude on MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural 2024
Sgt. Bob McGregor
Sgt. Bob McGregor on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural by Michael & Jennifer Lude. painted by Michael Lude 2025
SSG James E. Vanderford II
Veteran SSG James E. Vanderford II painted by Michael Lude on MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural 2024
Veterans Freedom Mural: Section 02 Honor Roll
Location: Site 1 (Columbia City, IN) | Section 02
Below is the official index of veterans featured in Section 02. Each portrait was hand-painted from original family reference photos to ensure their legacy is preserved in our living archive.
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Archival Note:
This database serves as a digital repository for veteran history and commemorative records. Information contained herein is compiled from a variety of sources, including official military documentation, family-provided narratives, and oral histories. While we strive for historical accuracy, some details may be limited or reflect the personal recollections of the submitter. This index is intended for educational and genealogical research and does not constitute an official government record of service
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Numerical Order of Listing | Rank | Veteran Name | Service/Branch | Unit(s) of Assignment | Dates of Service | Conflict or Era | Awards | Family | Additional Details and Info |
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1 | Charles W. Gatton | Lude Family Veterans | Charles W. Gatton on MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural 2024 by Michael & Jennifer Lude, Painted by Michael Lude2025 | ||||||
2 | Kenneth "Ken" John Lude | United States Navy | Lude Family Veterans | Painted by Michael Lude on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural | |||||
3 | Petty Officer 3rd Class | Arthur A. Lude | US Navy | BM3 Boatswain's Mate | Lude Family Veterans | Painted by Michael Lude on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural | |||
4 | James Robert Lude | Lude Family Veterans | Painted by Michael Lude on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural | ||||||
5 | Jerry Rogers | United States Navy | Rogers, Lude Family Veterans | Painted by Michael Lude on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural | |||||
6 | Ian Lude | United States Navy | Lude Family Veterans | Painted by Michael Lude on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural | |||||
7 | Major | Tim Bonbrake | United States Air Force | Pilot & Recruiter | Gatton, Lude Family Veterans | Painted by Michael Lude on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural | |||
8 | W. Adam | Gatton, Lude Family Veterans | Painted by Michael Lude on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural | ||||||
9 | W. Adam | Gatton, Lude Family Veterans | Painted by Michael Lude on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural | ||||||
12 | Adams Brothers | Gatton, Lude Family Veterans | Painted by Michael Lude on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural | ||||||
13 | April Renee Barrentine | United States Army | Gatton, Lude Family Veterans | Painted by Michael Lude on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural | |||||
14 | Tommy Barrentine | United States Army | Gatton, Lude Family Veterans | Painted by Michael Lude on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural | |||||
15 | Dan Royse | United States Army | Gatton, Lude Family Veterans | Painted by Michael Lude on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural | |||||
16 | Special Forces | James DeRose | United States Army | 173rd Airborne, 3rd SPecial Forces Airborne Group at Fort Bragg | 1966-1969 | Vietnam | DeRose Family Veterans | Allen County Sheriffs Dispatch Commander | |
17 | Special Forces | James DeRose | United States Army | 173rd Airborne, 3rd SPecial Forces Airborne Group at Fort Bragg | 1966-1969 | Vietnam | DeRose Family Veterans | Allen County Sheriffs Dispatch Commander | |
18 | Special Forces | James DeRose | United States Army | 173rd Airborne, 3rd SPecial Forces Airborne Group at Fort Bragg | 1966-1969 | Vietnam | DeRose Family Veterans | ||
19 | David Bebout | United States Army | |||||||
20 | Frank Baskovic | US Marines | Baskovic, Shafer Family Veterans | Painted by Michael Lude on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural | |||||
21 | Sergeant | Sergeant Royal Shafer | United States Army | Baskovic, Shafer Family Veterans | Died in Action painted by Michael Lude | ||||
23 | Captain | Brandon Rex | United States Army Reserves | Company Comander, 267 Signal Company, Fort Riley | Rex & Crampton Family Veterans | ||||
24 | Captain | Brandon Rex | United States Army Reserves | Company Comander, 267 Signal Company, Fort Riley | Rex & Crampton Family Veterans | ||||
25 | MSGT | Bruce E. Rex | US Army Air Force | Turkey, Korea | Rex & Crampton Family Veterans | ||||
29 | SSG | Aaron B. Rex | US Army Air Force, Air National Guard | Military Police, Medic, Security Force | Rex & Crampton Family Veterans | ||||
26 | SSG | Lisa Guyermelli Rex | United States Army, Air National Guard | Security Force | Kyrszstan | Rex & Crampton Family Veterans | |||
22 | PFC | Glen Garland Kemery | |||||||
28 | Jeremy Rex SPEC | United States Army | Airborne Division | Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Saudi Arabia | Rex & Crampton Family Veterans | ||||
27 | Joseph B. Rex | United States Army | Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Saudi Arabia | Rex & Crampton Family Veterans | |||||
30 | Captain | - | United States Marine Corps | Rex & Crampton Family Veterans | |||||
31 | Major | Benjamin B. Rex | United States Army | Germany, Belgium, Kuwait, Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Saudi Arabia | Rex & Crampton Family Veterans | ||||
32 | MSGT | Walter B. Crampton Jr. | United States Army, Air National Guard | Rex & Crampton Family Veterans | |||||
33 | CPL | Lloyd Ross Crampton | US Marines | Korea, Laos | Rex & Crampton Family Veterans | ||||
35 | PO 2nd Class | Dennis Crampton | United States Navy | Vietnam | Rex & Crampton Family Veterans | ||||
36 | Lance Corporal | George E. Lutz | US Marines | Lutz, Maloy Family Veterans | on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural by Michael & Jennifer Lude 2024. Painted By Michael Lude | ||||
37 | Sergeant | Jerry L. Maloy | US Marines | Lutz, Maloy Family Veterans | on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural by Michael & Jennifer Lude 2024. Painted By Michael Lude | ||||
38 | Colonel | Scott Leatherman | United States Army | Leatherman-McGregor Veterans | on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural by Michael & Jennifer Lude 2024. Painted By Michael Lude | ||||
39 | Sergeant | Bob McGregor | United States Army | Leatherman-McGregor Veterans | on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural by Michael & Jennifer Lude 2024. Painted By Michael Lude | ||||
40 | SP4 | Franklin D. Maggard | United States Army, 1966-1968 Vietnam | on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural by Michael & Jennifer Lude 2024. Painted By Michael Lude | |||||
41 | SSG | James E. Vanderford II | United States Army Reserves, May 1982- June 2002 | on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural by Michael & Jennifer Lude 2024. Painted By Michael Lude | |||||
42 | E-5 Chemical Engineer | Paul L. Adams | on the MJL Veteran's Freedom Mural by Michael & Jennifer Lude 2024. Painted By Michael Lude | ||||||
34 | Captain | Richard R. Crampton | US Marines | Rex & Crampton Family Veterans |
