Harold O. Peart

US Air Force 1951 – 1954

“I, Harold O. Peart took my Basic Training in Wichita Falls, Texas and was there for approximately 9 months. I also went to A&E (Airplane and Engine) School to learn all phases of Airplane Mechanic work.

I also served at Clovis, New Mexico Air Base doing maintenance on the P51s and later the F86s. I went on to USS Gordon Troop Carrier to Japan where I served nine months. After training, I was flown to South Korea for 2 weeks in 1952 – 1953. I worked on the P51s etc.

I then became very ill and was transferred to Komaki Air Base in Japan where I received treatment. The treatment there lasted for approximately three months and then was given an “Honorable Discharge” as I could not go back into service.

I had 5 brothers and my Mother and Dad at home in Wenatchee. All but two of them served in the Military in the Air Force, Navy, Marines and Army.

After returning to Wenatchee, Washington, I met my present wife of 63 years and resided in Wenatchee and East Wenatchee. Also other planes during my lifetime.

I was also very honored to be sent on the Honor Flight to Washington, DC to see all the Memorials in Arlington National Cemetery.

Harold’s story is submitted because of his pride in his service to his country.

Billie r. PHilley

U.S. Army 1969–1973

Billy “Razz” Phillie was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma before relocating with his family to Buckly, Washington.

He joined the Army in 1969 and served for four years, stationed in Germany. After returning home he followed his father’s footsteps insulating pipe, including two separate trips working on the Alaskan Pipeline in Prudhoe Bay.

At home he and his wife Kay raised three children along with three children from his wife’s previous marriage in Black Diamond, Washington. Razz was an avid outdoorsman, fisherman, hunter and loved to cross country ski and camp with his wife and kids.

At one point in the mid 1990s he held the designation of having taken the eighth largest bull elk in the state of Washington with a bow and arrow. Nicknamed “mountain man” by his children, he spent his later years hiking and exploring the wilderness, first in Alaska and later near Yakima.

Don’s story was proudly submitted by his wife Carolyn and supported by NCW Appraisal.