Information sought about Poinsett County veterans

Barbara and Danny Adams of Marked Tree are working to located all Poinsett County veterans along with their relatives and friends. The Moving Vietnam Memorial Wall will be coming to Marked Tree In September, and the Adams want to compile a list of veterans to honor. The veterans will be listed and photos submitted will be displayed at the event.

Veterans of their family members are asked to submit the veteran's name, branch of service, and years served along with their date of birth and date of death if they are deceased. Please note if the veteran was killed in action (KIA), died of wounds (DOW), had disease from non-combat (DNB) and foreign object damage (FOD). Also send a brief description of the veteran's service such as wartime, peacetime, place stationed, metals and other honors awarded.

Photos and information should be mailed to Danny Adams, P.O. Box 302, Marked Tree, AR 72365.

For a form to fill out with all the information above, stop by the newspaper office.