My dad, Navy served during WWII in Brazil and Africa. He was on a destroyer escort.
Great-great-great grandfather Ashton who served in the Infantry of the Army defending U.S. interest at the time against Native Americans 1856-1861. He marched to California, and walked the entire state North to South. He was discharged from Benecia in 1861. (sorry no picture)
Great great grandfather Isaac John Wardle served in the Utah militia and his sword is on display at the DUP museum in Salt Lake. This included the Echo canyon defense in 1857 as well as preparation for Indian attacks.





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