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Milton Fletcher a local veteran tells his story
July 26 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brevard resident Milton Fletcher served in the U.S. Army Reserves as a rifleman in the 184th Regiment in the last battle of World War II, the Battle of Okinawa. His division was later ordered to receive the surrender of the Japanese Army in Korea. Fletcher is 97 years old.
“We Shall Come Home Victorious,” a book containing full stories of our WWII veterans and will be available for purchase for $20, Your purchase supports the Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas.
To register for a program, visit HENDERSONPL.LIBCAL.COM and select the month, date, and specific program on the calendar. You may also call the Etowah Library: 828-891-6577.
These free programs are made possible with funds provided by the Community Foundation of Henderson County through the Richard J. and Betty A. Scott Estate. The Etowah Library is located at 101 Brickyard Road, Etowah, NC.