Morning storms Monday gave way to sunny skies for the afternoon dedication of Fort Payne’s Patriots Memorial Park, and a large number of people assembled to honor veterans on the
Veterans from the area are invited to have lunch with Rear Admiral W. Kent Davis, retired. The event will take place at the Democratic Party headquarters at 812 Noble Street
Veterans from the area are invited to have lunch with Rear Admiral W. Kent Davis, retired. The event will take place at the Democratic Party headquarters at 812 Noble Street
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World War II, Korean War Veteran honored with commendation, parade for 97th birthday Donald Hayhurst poses with his commendation from Governor Kay Ivey. (Source: Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs) By WBRC Staff | April 1, 2021 at 4:27 PM CDT - Updated April 1 at 4:37 PM
MILLBROOK, Ala. (WBRC) - Dr. Donald E. Hayhurst celebrated his 97th birthday on Thursday with a commendation from Governor Kay Ivey, complete with a parade and ceremony organized by the City of Millbrook and the American Red Cross.
Hayhurst was drafted when he was 18 years old to serve in the Army during World War II. In June 1944, his tank recovery unit landed on Omaha Beach 10 days after the Allies invaded Normandy. The unit supported combat missions during the Battle of the Bulge and Rhineland. At the end of WWII, Hayhurst received a field commission to first lieutenant and was later recalled into service during the Korean War.