Raymond Lake stated he enlisted in the United States Air Force toward the end World War II in 1945.  Because he was up for the Draft, his brother told him it would be better for him to enlist because if he was drafted it was possible that he might be put in the Navy which he didn’t want to do- for fear of being thrown overboard. Lol!

Raymond served his Country from 1945 to 1947. The Military was still segregated but he still feels he had a very good experience there.  He said he basically was taught by doing  the required daily regiments gentlemanly things such as how to handle his surroundings, keeping things in order and how to dress, etc.

He was stationed at bases in Atlanta, Georgia; Topeka, Kansas and Arkansas.  He received an honorable discharge upon completion of his stint in the Service. He states he is now enjoying the benefits of having served in the Military. Thank You, Raymond for your Dedicated Service to our Country!

Respectfully Submitted by Raymond Lake, Sr. of the Greenville, S.C. Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle

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Leroy Herbert reports he enlisted in the United States Air Force in May 1952. He served during the Korean & Vietnam Wars from May 1952 until October 1973 at total of 21 years and 5 months.

In the U.S. Air Force he served in the Food Service Squadron as a Supply Sergeant for small unit & base and then in Air Transportation and Air Freight. He retired in Air Transportation Career Fields.

Leroy states initially he was stationed in Biloxi Mississippi. He then went to Perrin Air Force Base near Sherman, Texas. He moved on to Rhein-Main Air Force Base near Frankfurt, Germany. He served at Langely AFB in Langley, Virginia near Hampton; and then to Guam, Vietnam at the Anderson AFB. He was also stationed at Fort Waldron Beach, Florida at Eglin AFB and in Panama City, Florida at Tydnall AFB in 1973.  Thank you for your Service to our Country Leroy!

He states he’s enjoyed his tours of duty and describes it as one of the better things that ever happened to him. He has enjoyed being married to his wife, Bettye of 58 years. They celebrated their wedding anniversary on July 15.

When they returned home from the Service, Leroy worked at Michelin Tire Company retiring after 18 years and then at their business, Rainbow Child Care Center where he was Transportation Officer.

Bettye states she enjoyed celebrating her 79th Birthday on August 3rd. She has been doing pretty well except for occasional flare ups with vertigo. The couple is truly thankful about their children and grand children’s progress. Three of their grandchildren have finished college, are on their own in Atlanta, GA and in Charlotte, NC. Another of their grandchildren just returned home from Eton College in England where he studied International Business.

Leroy and Bettye’s daughter Angie & her husband Robert Gibson are enjoying their empty-nest, satisfied that everyone is moving along well.  Robert will retire from the US Reserves next month. They are all very thankful for that. CONGRATULATIONS ROBERT!!!

Respectfully Submitted by Leroy and Bettye Herbert of the Greenville, S.C. Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Circle

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