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Dale Farris CHAMPAIGN — Dale Farris was on a lucky streak in World War II, managin … By Paul Wood Jim Kelly URBANA — When Jim Kelly was in the Marines, he met John Wayne in a bar … By Paul Wood Joe Rank URBANA — As gunnery officer on a Navy destroyer during the Vietnam War … By Paul Wood Tom Gordon URBANA — Tom Gordon didn’t care to join the Army, because he’d have to … By Paul Wood Brad Gould URBANA — When U.S. troops began massing for action in the Persian Gulf … By Paul Wood Bette Babb CHAMPAIGN — Not everyone who served wore a uniform. Bette Babb kept pl … By Paul Wood Jason Sakowski Sitting in his office at the University of Illinois, Jason Sakowski lo … By Paul Wood Steven Morenz CHAMPAIGN — Steven Morenz, a top-secret coder during the Vietnam War, … By Paul Wood Roger Thorson CHAMPAIGN — Roger Thorson ran hot and cold in his military service. Fr … By Paul Wood Roy Charles URBANA — As Marine Roy Charles fought his way across the Pacific, it b … By Paul Wood Thomas Labney SAVOY — From freezing in Alaska to boiling just above the engine room … By Paul Wood Lee Smith CHAMPAIGN — This draftee won a Bronze Star in Vietnam. Champaign Certi … By Paul Wood