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General Bob Leblanc, President
Office of Emergency Management, Vermilion Parish
1728 South State Street
Abbeville, LA 70510
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Served as with the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) in the 3rd US Army Headquarters, SO, Special Forces Detachment #11 as Special Operations liaison officer between Patton’s Army and the French Underground. Served with the VIII and XII Corp as well as with the Fourth Army Division attached to the US 3rd Army in France. In 1944, he was transferred to the China-Burma Theater where he served as SOO with the OSS Detachment, Kunning, China. Released from active duty Dec, 1945. After WWII, General Leblanc joined the Louisiana National Guard and organized Company H, 156th Infantry in Abbeville. In 1959 he became Brigade Executive Officer, Colonel in 1960 and promoted to Brigadier General of the Line, 1967. In 1972 he became Commanding General, Louisiana Army National Guard. General Leblanc has received numerous awards for his service and serves as head of the Office of Emergency Management in Vermilion Parish. Johnny Raymond, Vice President & Criteria Committee Chair
226 Ogden Street
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
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On May 19th of this year Johnny will receive the Order of St. Maurice award from the National Infantry Association. He served in the US Army for 20 years in active duty. Johnny led the first Special Forces A team into southeast Asia in 1954 and was the youngest company commander in the famed 5th Regimental Combat Team at age 23, during the Korean war. He has been decorated for bravery and meritorious service 10 times by the United States, the Republic of Korea and the Republic of Vietnam. In 2004 he, and 3 others, were honored by the Royal Thai Army Special Forces for their instruction of the Thai Army in special operations tactics and techniques. Serves on the Executive Committee of the Veterans Commission. N.R. Bubba Broussard, Jr., Secretary
17102 W. LA Hwy 330
Abbeville, LA 70510
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President of Acadian Contractors, Inc. Vice President of Broussard Brothers, Inc. Member of Tee Hangar Association - Abbeville Airport. Owner of 1946 Champ Aeronica.
Nominated by Senator Nick Gautreaux Joey LeRouge, Treasurer
Vector Aviation
112 Industrial Park Loop
Abbeville, LA 70510
Owner FOB at Chris Chrusta Airport in Abbeville. Airplane pilot. Military plane enthusiast. Member SERTOMA Club of Lafayette. Active in producing Cajun Air Show at Lafayette Airport Adrian Lee Bruneau
574 Terrace St.
Jefferson, LA 70121
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Served in the US Marine Reserve for 4 years. Avionics Technician in the Marines – now licensed in 8 states. Helicopter Pilot
Honor Graduate Marine Corps NCO Leadership Course. Last 10 years has built and managed his consulting and development firm with holdings in real estate, and an active consultancy in the parking industry, media/advertising, tech sector and environmental services.
Nominated by Sen. Hollis. Lane A. Carson
321 N. Vermont Street
Covington, LA 70433-2811
As Secretary of Veteran’s Affairs, Mr. Carson is devoted to helping veterans solve problems. Named as Secretary in 2008, a cabinet post, by Governor Bobby Jindal, Mr. Carson leads his team working all over Louisiana to assist veterans and their families.
Nominated by Sen. Tom Schedler. BG (Ret) USAF Peyton Cole
2513 North Waverly Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111
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Earned BS from US Air Force Academy. Master’s Degree University of Alabama. Flew AC-47 gunships during Vietnam. Participated in Air Staff Training Program at Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington D.C. In 1988, the Secretary of Defense selected General Cole to serve as Executive Secretary of the Dept of Defense. He is a command pilot with more than 3800 hours in 17 different aircraft. Joe D. Hill
605 Orchard Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70605-4451
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Retired from US Naval Reserve with rank of Captain (0-6). Veteran of Vietnam and Operation Desert Storm. Volunteer: Ombudsman, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, Office of the US Assistant Secretary of State. President – Lake Charles Mayor’s Armed Forces Commission Commander – American Legion Post 1. Co-Founder/Chairman, Chennault Division Sea Cadets. Co-Founder/Interim Senior Naval Science Instructor, Navy JROTC, LaGrange High School.
Nominated by Senator Willie Mount. Louis Michot
3125 W. Pinhook Road
Lafayette, LA 70508
Louis Michot is a veteran and was Supt of Education for the state some years ago.
Nominated by Sen. Mike Michot. Don Sands
800 Robert Lee Circle
Lafayette, LA 70506
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Devon Energy – Operations Superintendent, Gulf Division. Incident Commander for Gulf Operations. Member of the Offshore Operations Executive Sub Committee. Current Pilot and Aircraft Owner. Member - Abbeville Aviation Advisory Board. Member – Texas Aviation Association. Member – Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association. Member – Experimental Aircraft. Association – Vintage Airplane Division. Member - Stearman Restorers Association. Member - Piper Cub Club Revis Sirmon
P. O. Box 418
Abbeville, LA 70511-0418
Chairman of the Board - Coastal, Inc. Owned Coastal Chemical Company for many years. Flew 50 combat missions in WWII escorting bombers. Served with 49th Fighter Squadron of the 14th Fighter Group, 15th Air Force. Oldest living WWII pilot living in Abbeville – lifelong Abbeville resident. Mr. Stan Wall
310 Lea Dr.
West Monroe, LA 71291-9006
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Former Marine. Has produced video biographies of a number of Monroe area military veterans including Gov. Jimmy Davis, several mayors of Monroe and a number of others, which he is willing to donate to the museum. He is presently working to get a Public Access Station in Monroe in order to air the biographies. Community Activist.
Nominated by Secretary of State Jay Dardenne Mr. Felix Weill
516 W. Woodruff Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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Attorney. Served in Active Reserves for four years, inactive 2 years. Served as President of the “Cadets of the Ole War Skule”, an LSU ROTC alumni group. The group honors Veterans associated with LSU and supports the ROTC. The group made possible the War Memorial Wall at LSU which honors all students, staff and teachers from LSU who have died in WWII, Korea, Vietnam the Gulf War, 9/11 and Iraq.
Nominated by Secretary of State Jay Dardenne
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