S/Sge. Joe B. Birdwell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Birdwell, Graham. Entered AAF, 1942, trained at Yakima, Wash. and Perry Inst. Served in England, France and Germany. Awarded GCM, Pres. Cit, Victory Ribbon, EAME Ribbon, 6 Battle Stars. Discharged in 1945.