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John Sparks ~ Age 69
of Arbovale
Conflict – Vietnam
Entered Service – U. S. Army, April 6, 1971
Initial Training – Fort Dix, New Jersey
Primary Occupation – Radio Relay Carrier Attendant
Follow on Training – Fort Gordon, Georgia; Fort Lewis, Washington
Assignments – Fort Lewis, Washington; 40th Air Defense Artillery, Fort Buckner, Okinawa; 38th Air Defense Artillery – Camp Reno Hill, South Korea
Discharge Rank – Sgt. (E-5)
Discharge Date – January 22, 1974
Honor Corps Member since 2016