Meet Our Honor Roll: Stanley Laverne Austin

By Deborah Larsen Stanley Laverne Austin Stanley Laverne Austin was born in Mendota, Illinois, on February 2, 1921, the son of Delbert and Edith Hansen Austin. Stanley grew up in Detroit and graduated from Pershing High School in 1938. After high school, he worked at...

Meet Our Honor Roll: John Charles Rosemergy

By Deborah Larsen John Charles Rosemergy John Charles Rosemergy was born in Rochester, Michigan, on April 8, 1921, the son of Charles and Grace Burrows Rosemergy. John attended Rochester High School and graduated in the class of 1938. After high school, John continued...

Meet Our Honor Roll: Gordon George Ladd

By Deborah Larsen Gordon George Ladd Gordon George Ladd was born in Utica, Michigan, on October 14, 1918, the son of Lyster and Laura Gesch Ladd. Gordon grew up in Avon Township, where his family lived on Auburn Road. He attended Rochester High School and graduated in...

Meet Our Honor Roll: Rayburn Rowland McGee

By Deborah Larsen Rayburn Rowland McGee Rayburn Rowland McGee was born in Cowden, Illinois, on December 8, 1924, the son of Clinton and Eva Hudson McGee. The McGee family moved to Rochester, Michigan, when Rayburn was a small child. He attended Rochester High School...