WILLIAM E. BROWN

He is following in his grandfather, Willard Brown’s, footsteps, as well as his father’s, Willard Clayton Brown. They served, respectively, in World War II and the Korean Conflict.

“There have been many Browns serving in the military,” said Willard Clayton Brown. “William has 12 close relatives — grandfather, father, uncles and cousins who have served their country. We are very proud of him and his accomplishments.”

William is a Spc. 4 specializing in hummer and tank mechanics and is looking forward to the challenges ahead. He is a graduate of Nashville Auto Diesel College and was employed as a mechanic with the armory before enlisting in the National Guard.

His mother, Malinda, talked with him recently while in Mississippi and feels he is anxious and ready to go.

“They are packing and getting ready to go over,” said Malinda. “He feels it is his duty as an American to serve his country and hopefully help the people over there with their independence.”