Person Record
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Name |
Graham, Robert C., III |
Spouse |
Bonnie Graham |
Father |
Robert C. Graham, Jr. |
Mother |
Jeanne Frances (Heekin) Graham |
Occupation |
Mr. Graham is a U.S. Navy veteran. He managed for several years Graham Cheese Corp. in Elnora, Indiana. He has been involved in fund raising campaigns for several groups in Daviess County including the United Way, St. Simon/Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, and the Catholic Education Endowment, Inc. |
Caption |
Robert C. Graham, III |
Titles & honors |
Lt. Graham was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroic service on April 16, 1972 when his ship, the U.S.S. Worden, was hit by a missle during a combat operation in the Vietnam War. In 1980 and 1981 Mr. Graham was the winner of the tobacco spitting contest in Washington, Indiana. |
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