Our Veterans
Veteran James D. Smith, Mayor and distinguished Veteran Robert Duvall,
place a wreath at the Veteran’s Memorial.
Honoring South Lebanon Veterans
It is not an exaggeration to say that our great Country would not exist today as we know it were it not for the patriotic service and sacrifice of the selfless men and women who currently serve, and have served in the past, in our Armed Forces. This portion of the Village website has been created to honor the service and sacrifice of our Veterans.
We also urge you to contact the Warren County Veterans Service Commission, 312 E. Silver Street, Lebanon, Ohio, 45036, office hours Monday through Friday, 7:00AM to 3:30 PM, and click on this link to their website(https://www.warrencountyveterans.com/default.asp).
The information and pictures on the following pages have been submitted by local Veterans or on their behalf by loved ones.
Honoring South Lebanon Veterans
1SG William R. Spicer Sr. ret.
First Sergeant
U.S. Army
August 1979 – September 1999
Served as a Combat Engineer with the 82nd Airborne Division Ft. Bragg, N.C.
Drill Sgt, Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo.
Germany Tour
Korea Tour
Meritorious Service Medal (3)
Army Commendation Medal (4)
Army Achievement Medal (3)
Good Conduct Medal (5)
National Defense Service Medal
Honoring South Lebanon Veterans
Name: Sean W. Lewis
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Rank: SPC E04
Dates Served: Active duty from May, 2009 to April, 2010.
Notes: Served as a Cavalry Scout in the 2nd Squadron, 107th Cavalry, in Kuwait and Iraq. Recipient of Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, and Driver/Mechanic Badge.
Honoring South Lebanon Veterans
Name: Robert E. Duvall
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Rank: Sergeant
Dates Served: October, 1943 to January, 1946, Fifth Army, Europe.
Notes: Served as a rifleman and light mortar section leader, directing 3 crews of 25 enlisted men, controlling their tactical deployment. Sgt. Duvall distinguished himself in the Italian campaign, September 17, 1944, leading his platoon pinned down for 3 days by German troops after the commanding Lieutenant became ill, he directed artillery fire on an enemy radio operator on an adjoining ridge.
Honoring South Lebanon Veterans
Name: Willie Allen
Branch of Service: U.S. Army, Company E, 2nd Infantry
Rank: Private First Class
Dates Served: December, 1943 to October, 1945.
Notes: Served as a machine gunner in the Normandy/Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns. Recipient of Presidential Citation, Bronze Star with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Combat Infantry Badge, Sharpshooter Badge, European African Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart, Press Citation and Overseas Bars. Wounded in action September and November, 1944.
Honoring South Lebanon Veterans
Name: Howard Mitchell Halcomb
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Dates Served: 1941-1945 (World War II)
Unit: 4th Armored Division (General George S. Patton, commander).
Battles: Normandy Invasion, Northern/Southern France, Adenines, Bastogne, Germany, Central Europe.
Ribbons/Medals: EAME Theatre Ribbon with 5 Bronze Stars, American Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, 4th Armored Division Bronze Star.
Notes: Resident of South Lebanon since 1958. Attending Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. in April, 2010.
Honoring South Lebanon Veterans
Name: Howard Wayne Meyers
Branch of Service: U.S. Army and U.S. Navy
Rank: SP4, Medical Specialist (Army); BM2 (Navy)
Dates Served: 1971-1977 (Army); 1981-1985 (Navy)
Ribbons/Medals: National Defense Service Medal; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea); Vietnam Service Medal; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; 1 Overseas Bar; Good Conduct Medals (3); Humanitarian Service Medal; Sea Service Ribbon; Navy Expeditionary Medal.
Overseas Tours: Korea, Vietnam and Germany.
Honoring South Lebanon Veterans
Name: Stanley Rice, Sr.
Branch of Service: U.S. Air Force
Rank: E6 Technical Sergeant
Dates Served: 1952-1974
Overseas Tours: Korea and Vietnam.
Honoring South Lebanon Veterans
Name: Eugene Louallen
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Rank: Sergeant
Dates Served: April, 1944 to November, 1946
Notes: Served in the field artillery.
Honoring South Lebanon Veterans
Name: Arlie Jett, Sr.
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Rank: Private First Class
Dates Severed: 1943-1945
Unit: 262nd Signal Construction Corp.
Battles: Normandy Invasion, Northern/Southern France, Ardennes, Bastogne, Germany, Central Europe.
Ribbons/Medals: European Theatre Campaign Ribbon with 5 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, 2 Overseas Bars.