Beaufort’s James Gilliard, 85, joined the United States Army in Cross, S.C., in 1962. After Basic Training at Fort Jackson and medic training at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, he served at Fort Dix, N.J., on the rifle range and in medical education. In 1964 he separated, and in 1977 joined the Army Reserve Field Hospital in the Bronx, N.Y. While in New York City, he worked for the Department of Social Services for 21 years. He retired from the Army Reserves in 1998 as a First Sergeant. In 1999, he and his wife moved to Sun City. He helped form the American Legion Post 205 there where he still serves as Finance Officer. He has also driven veterans for the DAV for the past 20 years.
Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 207. For Veteran Of The Week nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.
