Sgt. Joe B. Cope, son of Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Cope, Graham. Entered Army Air Corps in 1943, trained at Sioux Falls, S.D., Yuma, Ariz., Lake Charles, La. Served in England, France, Belgium and Germany. Awarded Air Medal with 1 OLC, ETO Ribbon, GC Medal. Discharged in 1946.