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Retired U.S. Army Master Sgt. Ryan Allman served at Fort Hood for four-and-a-half years during a military career that spanned 21 years and six months, and included several overseas deployments.
Alva Harris Simms
WILLIAMSBURG Retired U.S. Army Master Sgt. Alva Harris Simms, 85, peacefully passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center.
Master Sgt. Simms served more than 26 years as a Korean and Vietnam War veteran. He completed two tours in Vietnam, three tours in Germany and one in Turkey.
His decorations included the Bronze Star Medal with One Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with One Oak Leaf Cluster, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm and eight Good Conduct medals.
Upon retiring from active duty, Master Sgt. Simms was employed for 20 years at the U.S. Army Transportation School, Fort Eustis, as an instructor and supervisory training specialist. He received the Commander’s Award for Civilian Service when he retired from civilian service.
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William H. ‘Hank’ Wilson Jr.
HAMPTON Retired U.S. Army Master Sgt. E-8 William Henry “Hank” Wilson Jr., 92, took his last deployment safely home to be with his heavenly Father at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020.
How do you say goodbye to your hero? Hank was our hero.
He was born June 8, 1928, to the late William Henry Wilson Sr. and Pearl Williams Wilson and was the second born of six children.
Hank was an avid golfer, enjoyed boxing and supporting his Dallas Cowboys. He graduated from Maggie L. Walker High School, Richmond, and joined the U.S. Army. Hank decided to make the Army his career. He retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years and 20 days of serving our country.