The Shadow
COVINGTON, Va. (VR) – Curtis A Smith VFW Post 1033 Auxiliary recently updated the Wall of Valor at the Covington post office.
The newest Wall of Valor at the post office honors veterans from World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and Okinawa who served our country and the auxiliary members who have tirelessly served over the years to support our veterans. Each veteran on the Wall of Valor represents an auxiliary member who today serves in many ways to serve the post comrades and the veterans in our area who gave so much.
Thank you, veterans, for your service. Thank you to the older auxiliary members who paved the way and set the standard for the newer generation as we strive to bring notice to all veterans.
Carl Warren Dressler
United States Army
World War II 1943 – 1945
Member of VFW Post 1033
Medals:
WWII Victory Medal
European African Middle East Theater
Medal with 1 silver battle star
Rifle Marksman
Campaigns:
Northern France Campaign
Ardennes Campaign
Normandy Campaign
Central Europe Campaign
Rhineland Campaign
Mr. Dressler was a member of VFW Post 1033
Auxiliary Member:
Donna Dressler-Miller since April 18 2024
Donna is Chapter Guard
CPL James C. Tucker
United States Marine Corps
Vietnam 1966-1968
Medals:
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign
National Defense Medal
Rifle Sharp Shooter Badge
CPL Tucker was added to the Vietnam
IN MEMORY BOOK last year
Auxiliary Member: Darlene Tucker Moore
Member since February 26, 2025
PFC Abraham Thompsson, III
Vietnam War August 8, 1968-August 14, 1970
United States Army
AWARD OF THE ARMY COMMENDATION
MEDAL FOR HEROISM
Private First Class United States Army, Battery C, 1st Battalion, 40th Artillery, 108th Field Artillery Group APO 96269
Purple Heart
Awarded: Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device
Date of Action: 28 April 1969
Theater: Republic of Vietnam
Reason: For heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force in the Republic of
Vietnam: Private First Class Thompson distinguished himself by valorous actions on 28 April 1969 while serving as cannoneer for a 105 millimeter howitzer section.
This is a heroic story. Thank you for your heroism Private First-Class Abraham Thompson, III
Auxiliary Member: Rev. Rosetta Stewart
Member since September 19, 2024
Youth Activities Program
Buddy Poppy Program
PFC Charles E Jones
World War II
United States Army
November 24, 1944 to September 21 1945
Medals
European African Middle Eastern Theater Medal–
Purple Heart – GO 7 Hq 140th Gen. Hosp. 45
Auxiliary Member – Linda Jones
Member since May 16, 2024 –
Linda is chapter secretary
PVT E-1 James Eric Shinault
United States Army
November 16, 1961 to November 13, 1964
Vietnam War (securing the wall in
Baumholder Germany
Medals:
Expert (Rifle M-14)
2nd Class Gunner (155mm)
Auxiliary Member: Loretta Lambert
Member since May 16, 2024
Loretta is Hospital Committee Chairman
SGT Guy P Brown
United States Air Force
World War II
October 9, 1941 to December 14, 1945
Medals:
American Defense Service Medal
American Theater Service Ribbon
European African Middle Eastern Service Ribbon
Good Conduct Medal
World War II Victory Ribbon
Auxiliary Member: Cindy Arthur
Member since August 25, 2023
Cindy is chapter Patriotic Instructor
SP5 David Ryland Clutter
United States Army
Vietnam November 30, 1966 to November 29, 1969
Army Reserves November 29, 1969 to
November 29, 1972
Medals:
Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Auxiliary Members:
Mary Ann Sapp and Linda Clutter Carroll
Members since February 26, 2025
PVT Norris Alton Paxton
United States Army
Korean War
February 8, 1951 to February 2, 1952
Auxiliary Members:
Janet Paxton – Member since March 21, 2024
Jacqueline Johnson – Member since September 24, 2021
Marian Paxton – Member since January 29, 2020
Marian is chapter President
TEC5 Alfred W Cooke
United States Army
World War II
August 11, 1944 to December 31, 1945
Campaign: Rhineland Central Europe
Amphibian Truck Driver 934
Rifle M-1 SS
Good Conduct Medal
European African Middle Eastern Theater Service Ribbon
American Theater Service Ribbon
World War II Victory Ribbon
Auxiliary Member Mary Lee Cooke
Member since August 2, 2023
Mary Lee is Youth Activities and Scholarship chairman
Commander Daniel Winfield Myers
United States Navy
Commissioned January 27, 1943
Commandant,Fourth Naval District
World War II
Medals:
Naval Reserve Medal
American Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Auxiliary Member: Cheryl Karch
Member since August 2, 2023
Patriotism Through Literacy Program
Youth Activities Program
Hospital Program
E-3 Monroe Wilson Patterson, Jr
United States Navy
Vietnam
October 16, 1971 – January 26, 1973
Extended enlist for 08 months on May 22, 1973 at the request and for the convenience of the government.
Medals:
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal with
2 bronze stars
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Auxiliary Member: Amanda Burns
Member since August 25, 2023
Amanda and A-1 Studio are major contributors to our Youth Activities Program
TEC4 Alphord R. Thomas
United States Army
World War II
August 17, 1942 – July 28, 1945
Battles, Engagements, Skirmishes, Expeditions:
G033WD45; Tunisia. Sicily: Naples Goggia;
Southern France: Rhineland and Central Europe
Medals:
Good Conduct Medal
American Defense Service Medal
European African Middle Eastern Service
Ribbon with 1 bronze arrowhead
Lapel button issued no time lost under AW107
Auxiliary Member: Lora Dietrich
Member since August 12, 2024
Lora is involved in Youth Activities and Hospital Program
E2 Lora Dietrich is also a veteran
United States Navy
PFC Harvey Madison Weiss
United States Army
Drafted in 1953 and served in Germany
Auxiliary Member: Phyliss Weiss Givens
Phyllis has been a member since 1999
Phyllis is chapter Conductor having served 13 years as chapter president
Bingo Chairman
Corporal Ashby Dorman Camden
United States Army
World War I
June 24, 1918 to February 25, 1919
Montrichard, France
A.E.F. With M.G Co. 163rd
I INF.
Member VFW Post 1033
Auxiliary Member: Martha Terry
Martha has been member since 1995
Martha is chapter Treasurer
Martha was both Chapter President and District President
S2C Whitfield Eugene Dalton
United States Navy
World War II
USS D. L. Howard
USS Falgout
Medals:
American Area: Victory
Asiatic Pacific Area
Auxiliary Member: Brenda Martin
Brenda member since March 19, 2015
and Sandra Capelle
Brenda is Senior Vice President and Past Auxiliary and District President
Richard Akers
United States Army
Okinawa 1945
Auxiliary Member: Mildred Akers
Mildred has been a member since November 18, 1972
Mildred is Past Auxiliary and District President
Curtis A Smith VFW Post Auxiliary would like to honor our oldest members:
Thelma Wright – 1969 (56 years)
Joyce Armentrout – November 18, 1972
JoAnne Paxton -November 18, 1972
Carolyn Waugh- November 18, 1972, Past Auxiliary President and Life Member
Marion Williams – September 21, 1995, Marion is a Life Member
