American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you John Smalls, 77, a native of St. Helena Island, who joined the U.S. Army in Columbia in 1968. After Basic Training at Fort Gordon, Ga., and training in grave registration at Fort Lee, Va., he was assigned to duty in Vietnam at Cam Ranh Bay. He spent his tour engaged in transporting troops and supplies to and from such destinations as Da Nang and Nha Trang on the coast of Vietnam. He separated in 1970 and began working as a physical security guard for the Imperial Security Company of Memphis. He rose from guarding gates to become an armed bank guard as a Captain in their force. In 1992 he returned to St. Helena and began a 20-year career with Gulfstream Aerospace from which he retired. His oldest son is an Army veteran.
Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 207. For Veteran Of The Week nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.
