Lonnie G. Folsom
Era | Vietnam War |
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Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Chief Petty Officer |
Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service |
Wall | H |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 5 |
Plaque Number | 9 |
Lonnie Folsom Bio
Lonnie was born and raised in a small town in
Eastern Nebraska. Upon graduation from high
school, he and his best friend enlisted in the
U. S. Navy, where he spent 23 years, and an
additional 24 years with Dept. of Veterans Affairs.
He and his wife, Elaine, will celebrate their
66th wedding anniversary in August. They
have one son, Kent, and one daughter,
Daphne. They have lived in California since
1971 and in San Diego since 1974.
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Navy
Achievement, Meritorious Unit
Commendation, Good Conduct w/5
Stars, Armed Forces Expeditionary
(Korea), Vietnam Service, Vietnam
Campaign