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WE HONOR OUR COUSIN, SARGEANT ORLANDRA (LAND) LAKE, WHO HAS SERVED OUR COUNTRY FOR 20+ YEARS

Nov 10

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2014 WLH Newsletter, Our Family History, Washington, DC Chapter, WLH Family in the Military | No Comments

 

 

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United States Army, Sargeant 1st Class, Orlandra Lake retired in 2004 with 20 yrs of service from Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia. Over the years he was stationed at several locations including: Fort Bragg, North Carolina (82nd Airborne) for 8yrs; Hanua, Germany for 4yrs; Ft. Hood, Texas for 4yrs; Camp Casey, Korea for 1 yr; Ft. Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield Georgia for 4 years. 

 

Sargeant Orlandra Lake is currently working overseas in Afghanistan as a Department Of Defense Contractor supporting our troops.


Orlandra (Land) Lake, is a grandson of The Late Earl and Lossie Mae Lake and he is a son of Helen and Willie Lake of Washington, DC.

 

Lando says it has been an honor for him to serve.

 

“YOUR FAMILY THANKS YOU LANDO FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY AND PROTECTING OUR FREEDOMS — Veteran’s Day, 11/11/2013.  Continued Blessings!”

Respectfully Submitted.  Thanks for sharing Lando.   Orlandra Lake, a resident of Savannah, Georgia and of the Washington, DC Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle 

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CHIEF PETTY OFFICER, RAYMOND WILSON, SR., UNITED STATES NAVY

Aug 27

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Raymond J. Wilson, 1970

Raymond Wilson, Sr. enlisted in the United States Navy in January 1955 and retired on September 29th 1974 after 20 years of Service.  He retired as Chief Petty Officer (E7).  He served during the Vietnam era in combat.  For 4 years he was aboard the oldest Commissioned ship in the Military – the USS Old Iron Side Constitution.  Raymond was the first African American ordered aboard that ship from June 1961 to June 1965 serving as a Personnel Officer during that time. There have apparently been no other African American Personnel Officers in that role since then. The ship is still in commission in Boston, MA

 

Raymond said he really enjoyed his time in the Navy with his wife and children.  He had two tours of duty in Washington, D.C. and they traveled around the world, across the equator.  He is now enjoying the benefits of his labor.

PNC Ray Wilson Officer & Crew aboard (AOE-4) USS Detroit

PNC Ray Wilson Officer & Crew aboard (AOE-4) USS Detroit

 

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US Navy Retired PNC Raymond Wilson with Commander, Admiral Elmo Zumwalt and Honorary member Ernest Borgnine at an event at the US Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C.

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Photo by Raymond Wilson of the 20th Anniversary of the March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial, August 18, 1983.  Shown are members of the King Family, Stevie Wonder, US. Rep. John Conyers and former US Ambassador, Andrew Young and others.  This year we are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of  Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream Speech.”

 

Mignon Wilson celebrated her Birthday at a lovely afternoon Brunch with seventeen members of their family on Sunday August 2, 2013.

 

 

 

 

Respectfully Submitted by Raymond and Mignon Wilson of the Washington, DC Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Circle

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~REGINALD WILSON

Aug 25

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REGINALD WILSON HAS RETIRED FROM THE UNITED STATES CAPITAL POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE

AIR NATIONAL GUARD.  HE IS NOW LIVING IN RANSON, WEST VIRGINIA

 

HAPPY RETIREMENT AND CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WORK IN THE AIR NATIONAL GUARD AND U. S. CAPITAL POLICE DEPARTMENT!

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Respectfully Submitted by Reginald Wilson of the Washington DC Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle

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UNITED STATES ARMY PARATROOPER, WILLIE J. LAKE, SR., ONE OF FIVE LAKE BROTHER’S TO SERVE IN THE MILITARY

Aug 23

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Willie Lake, Sr. is a United States Army Veteran with an Honorable Discharge.  He was a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. Wilie is the 9th Lake brother, a son of the late, Lossie Mae Lake and Earl Lake.  He is one of five Lake brothers who served in the US Armed Forces.   

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Photo left is of Willie eating a meal by his truck.  Photo below right is of Willie descending to ground with parachute.

Thank you Willie for your dedicated service to our Country!

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Respectfully Submitted by Helen & Willie Lake of the Washington, DC Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle

 

FIVE LAKE BROTHER’S INCLUDING WILLIE J. LAKE SERVED IN THE U.S. ARMED FORCES (To see post about Willie J. Lake, click on WLH Family in the Military on right!)

Aug 23

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2013 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Our Family History, Shared Media Presentations, Washington, DC Chapter, WLH Family in the Military | No Comments

 

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JC Lake – Served in World War II Army and with the US Civil War Soldiers – he is the oldest Lake brother and son to the late Earl and Lossie Mae Lake and father of Barbara Jean Cureton from Newberry, South Carolina.

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Alfred Jr. Lake – Served in the United States Army, World War II – he is the second oldest Lake brother and son to the late Earl and Lossie Mae Lake; husband of Hattie (Deeds) Lake, and father to the late, Melvin Lake and Frances (Lake) Blackwell.

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Willie Burr Lake – Served in the United States Army –He was the 3rd oldest Lake brother and son to the late Earl and Lossie Mae Lake; husband of Doris (Coleman) Lake and father of Larry Lake.photoBenjamin HughLake – Served in Vietnam Company A First Battalion, First Brigade. He was the 10th and youngest Lake brother and son to the late Earl and Lossie Mae Lake; husband of Lucille (Werts) Lake and father of Hughvaris Lake from Detroit, Michigan.

 

Five brothers, including Willie James Lake (see post above) are Veterans of the United States Armed Forces. The late Earl Lake and Lossie Mae Lake, the first Treasurer of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle were the parents of Five  Soldiers.  THANK GOD FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY!!!

 

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WILLIE BURR LAKE AND AND HIS MOTHER, LOSSIE MAE LAKE

Respectfully Submitted by Delores Lake Knight, a daughter of Horatio and Thelma Lake of the Washington DC Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle

 

 

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CADET OF THE YEAR, CEDRIC HERBERT, JR.

Aug 22

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2013 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Graduates, Greenville, SC Chapter, Our Family History, WLH Family in the Military | No Comments

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Cedric Herbert has been in the ROTC for 3 years.  In his senior year, he received a trophy for Cadet of the year.  He also received several other trophies in his senior year for his outstanding performance in ROTC.   Cedric has always desired the “army” life just like his grandfather who served for 20+ years until he was hurt and received a Purple Heart.  His grandmother, Mary, said Cedric could have started in any rank he chose but he selected Infantry Combat, like his grandfather did. 

While in high school, Cedric would get up for school at 5am sharp EVERY morning even though school didn’t start until 8:45am.  Not typical at all for most high school kids but very typical for this future army man. He graduated from high school on June 5, 2013 and will go for basic training on September 2013 at Fort Benning, Georgia to begin his career in the army.  CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES CEDRIC HERBERT, JR.

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Respectfully Submitted by Mary Dugan Herbert and John R. Herbert of the Greenville, SC Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle

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SARGEANT FIRST CLASS (E7) JOHN ROBERT HERBERT

Aug 22

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Doc777John Robert Herbert retired from the United States Army in 1973 as a Sergeant First Class (E7) after 20 years of Service. He could have stayed on a little longer but he refused to train women. (Women were just being admitted to into the Armed Forces at that time- previously they were WACs or WAVES). John traveled widely in his stint which included his basic training in Columbia, S.C. and being stationed in Baltimore, M.D. and in Texas. He served 2 years in France; 2 years in Germany; Korea 1 year and 2 tours of duty in Vietnam. He was wounded in combat in Vietnam and received a Purple Heart for his bravery. John’s wife Mary traveled with him during many of his years in the Service, they married 7 years after he joined the Army. Overall, John describes his experience in the Service as positive.

 

THANK YOU JOHN R. HERBERT FOR YOUR DEDICATED SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY!!!

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Respectfully Submitted by Mary Dugan Herbert of the Greenville, SC Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle


 

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+++++++++++++++RAYMOND LAKE, UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Aug 19

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2013 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Greenville, SC Chapter, Our Family History, WLH Family in the Military | No Comments

 

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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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MORRIS HALEY, PRIVATE FIRST CLASS, WORLD WAR II, 1941

Aug 19

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MORRIS HALEY, HUSBAND OF THE LATE LUECRETIA HERBERT HALEY RECENTLY CELEBRATED HIS 101ST BIRTHDAY ON AUGUST 1, 2013.  HE SERVED IN WORLD WAR II IN 1941 AS A PRIVATE FIRST CLASS IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
HE IS DOING VERY WELL RESIDING IN NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE WITH HIS DAUGHTER, PATRICIA HALEY HAWKINS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNCLE MORRIS

 

Respectfully Submitted by Devin Haley, Blog Designer and an Administrator of the WLH Newsletter. 

 

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LEROY HERBERT — UNITED STATES AIR FORCE SERVICEMAN

Aug 19

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2013 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Greenville, SC Chapter, Our Family History, WLH Family in the Military | No Comments

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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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