American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Herbert Parker, 69, who joined the U.S. Army in Hardeeville in 1978. After Basic Training at Fort Jackson and Advanced Infantry Training at Fort Benning, Ga., he was assigned to an infantry unit at Fort Stewart, Ga.
He underwent extensive training in Australia, jungle training in Panama and amphibious training at Fort Dix, N.J. He was next assigned to Schofield Barracks in Hawaii, from which he deployed to South Korea and New Zealand.
In 1982, he separated and began a 29-year career as a welder, first with Great Dane Trailers in Savannah and then with International Harvester in Pooler, Ga.
Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 207. For Veteran Of The Week nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.