Beaufort’s John Millidge, 59, graduated from Battery Creek High School in 1984, and in 1988, he joined the S.C. National Guard here in Beaufort. After Basic Training at Fort Knox, Ky., he specialized as a Cavalry Scout and forward observer. In 2005, he was mobilized to Shaw AFB, and in 2007, he was mobilized for duty at Kabul, Afghanistan, where he provided convoy security and served on the quick reaction force. He returned to the States and was assigned for two years at Fort Bragg, N.C., training warriors for deployment. In 2012, he retired as a Staff Sergeant with 24 years of service. When not on military duty, he worked as a sales rep for a local company, completing a 26-year career. He is a member of the American Legion and attends Faithful Christian Church in Burton.
Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 207. For Veteran Of The Week nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.
