Rufus Albritton

Rufus Albritton, was one of 15 children born to Elgie Albritton and Ester Lee Taylor of Mason, Tenn. After graduating from Gailor Industrial School, Albritton joined the United States Army and served and during the Vietnam-era from January 1969 to January 1971.  He completed basic training at Ft. Campbell, Ky.,

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Dushan J. Zobenica

Dushan John Zobenica was born on July 13, 1927 in Franklin, Ohio to John and Vatie Zobenica, Serbian immigrants. Pvt. Zobenica was inducted into the U.S. Army at Fort Hayes, Ohio on June 28, 1946, and given Army serial #45047698. He was separated at Stoneman, California on July 13, 1947,

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Men of Valor: A Tipton County Museum exhibit honors the Wakefield and Wherry brothers

By Sherri Onorati, November 11, 2020 – The Leader A family’s legacy – a torch of honor and patriotism – which started with a father and uncles serving in the United States Navy and Army during World War II, was passed down to sons and now grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It

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