Perry and Greene County, MS Veterans

06/04/2026

🇺🇸Veteran Salute

Dan Sellers
1931–2007
Janice Community, Perry County, Mississippi

Dan Sellers proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 24 years, from 1950 until his retirement in 1974. During his distinguished military career, he earned the Joint Service Commendation Medal, a testament to his dedication, professionalism, and faithful service.

We honor Mr. Sellers for his commitment to our nation and thank him for the sacrifices he made throughout a career spanning nearly a quarter century.🇺🇸

Does anyone have a photo of Mr. Sellers, preferably in uniform? If so, please share it in the comments so we can help preserve and celebrate his legacy for future generations.

06/04/2026

🇺🇸Veteran Salute

We honor W.H. “DUB” CAMPBELL
1923–2008
Runnelstown, Perry County, Mississippi

Dub Campbell was a member of the 1940 Championship Basketball Team and later answered the call to serve his country in World War II. He was a U.S. Army veteran.

We remember him with gratitude for his service, his place in Perry County history, and the legacy he left behind.🇺🇸

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

🇺🇸PVT Willis Abbie “W.A.” Byrd (1898–1973) of Perry County proudly served his country during World War I.

Like many young men of his generation, PVT Byrd answered the call to duty during one of the most significant conflicts in world history. His service reflects the sacrifice and dedication of the men who helped defend freedom during the Great War.

Today, we honor and remember PVT Willis Abbie “W.A.” Byrd for his military service and his place among Perry County’s veterans.

If you have a photograph of PVT Byrd—especially one in uniform—please share it in the comments or send it to the page. Preserving these images helps ensure that the stories and faces of our veterans are not forgotten. 🇺🇸

06/03/2026

🇺🇸MSGT GEORGE POSEY, Perry County, retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years of honorable service.

A veteran of the Korean War, he proudly served his country with dedication and sacrifice. We are grateful for his service and commitment to our nation. 🇺🇸

06/03/2026

🇺🇸Dwaine Tilley, left, Perry County, proudly retired from the United States Air Force. His son, Joel Tilley, shown right, served with the United States Army.

Two generations of service from one family — we are grateful for the dedication and sacrifice of both men. 🇺🇸

06/03/2026

🇺🇸FREDDIE J. HAMMONDS
1951–2024 | Greene County

Freddie J. Hammonds retired from the Mississippi Army National Guard after 21 years of service.

We are grateful for his dedication to our state and nation. 🇺🇸

⁉️If you have a photo of this soldier in uniform, please share it in the comments.

06/03/2026

VETERANS — WE WANT TO HONOR YOU!

Please send:
• Photo in uniform
• Service information
• Branch, rank, years served, or any details you’d like remembered

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601-577-9568

Help us preserve the stories of Pine Belt veterans before they are lost.

06/02/2026

🇺🇸ELTARDRO HUSBAND proudly served with the United States Army and was deployed to Iraq during 2003-2004 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. During a challenging and historic period of military service, he answered the call to serve his country with courage and dedication.

We are grateful for his sacrifice, commitment, and service to our nation. Thank you for standing in defense of freedom and representing your community with honor.🇺🇸

06/02/2026

**PLEASE HELP ME FIND A PHOTO IN UNIFORM OF THIS HERO. TAG A FAMILY MEMBER**

🇺🇸MSgt. Charley Carl Patterson (1929–2023) of Perry County, Mississippi, answered his nation’s call in two branches of military service and faithfully served his country for more than two decades across the globe.

Born on December 27, 1929, in the Janice Community near Brooklyn, Mississippi, Charley Patterson graduated from Janice High School and, at just 18 years old, joined the United States Navy. After training in San Diego, California, he was stationed at Hickam Naval Base in Honolulu, Hawaii, during the early years of the Cold War.

Following a brief return to civilian life, he again chose service to his country by joining the United States Air Force. Over the next 22½ years, MSgt. Patterson served at duty stations stretching from Mississippi to England, Florida, Illinois, Colorado, Arkansas, South Korea, Thailand, and Michigan. His career carried him around the world during a critical period in American military history.

Among his distinguished assignments was service with the United Nations Command in Seoul, Korea, where he earned the Joint Services Commendation Medal under special orders. He also served on humanitarian assignment at Keesler AFB in Biloxi, Mississippi, reflecting both his professionalism and compassion.

After retiring from military service, MSgt. Patterson returned home to Mississippi with his bride and continued serving his community through civilian work and later with the United States Postal Service, where he dedicated another 23½ years before retirement. P

Perry County honors his remarkable life of service and remembers him with gratitude and respect.

⁉️PLEASE SHARE A PHOTO OF MSGT PATTERSON, PREFERABLY IN UNIFORM, IN THE COMMENTS.

Rest easy, Master Sergeant. Your watch is complete.🇺🇸