Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor

2019 Hall of Honor Recipients

Alexander Jefferson

Lieutenant Colonel
U.S. Army
1942-1969 | (Jefferson Bio)

LTC Charles Kettles received the Medal of Honor in 2016 and will become part of the inaugural Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor in 2019.

DONALD E. ODELL

Lieutenant Colonel
U.S. Air Force
1952-1975

Duane D. Hackney

Chief Master Sergeant
U.S. Air Force
1965-1991

Margaret A. Brewer

Brigadier General
Marine Corps
1952-1980

2019 Military Inductees

The six servicemembers to be inducted within the military category were selected by the Board of Directors. The 19 finalists had a record of extraordinary accomplishments during their service in the United States Armed Forces. Their selection exemplifies the duty, honor and courage displayed in support of Michigan and the United States of America. They will be inducted into the Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor with the distinction of being in the inaugural class of 2019.

JOE LOUIS BARROW SR.

Staff Sergeant
U.S. Army
1942-1945

JOHN D. DINGELL JR.

Second Lieutenant
U.S. Army
1944-1946

KEITH K. KING

Specialist Four
U.S. Army
1972-2002

Vincent W. Patton

Master Chief Petty Officer
U.S. Coast Guard
1972-2002

MICHAEL ILITCH SR.

Sergeant
Marine Corps
1947-1951

TYRONE CHATMAN

Specialist Four
U.S. Army
1970-1972

Roger Yoder

U.S. Navy
1978-1999

2019 Veterans Inductees

The six individuals to be inducted within the veterans category were selected by the Board of Directors. The 19 finalists had a record of exemplary service to others after military service. Their selection exemplifies a legacy of making a lasting impact in the communities in which they live. They will be inducted into the Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor and will be forever be known and remembered as members of the inaugural class of 2019.

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Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor

2019 Hall of Honor Recipients

Alexander Jefferson

CHARLES KETTLES

DONALD E. ODELL

Jack R. Lousma

Duane D. Hackney

Margaret A. Brewer

2019 Military Inductees

JOE LOUIS BARROW SR.

JOHN D. DINGELL JR.

KEITH K. KING

Vincent W. Patton

MICHAEL ILITCH SR.

TYRONE CHATMAN

Roger Yoder

2019 Veterans Inductees

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