More detail on this person: CW4 (RA/Ret)
Benjamin Jess "Buddy," Epps Jr. was born June
28, 1937, in Morganville, Georgia, pulled pitch
for the last time on April 18, 2012. He is
survived by his loving wife Audrey; two sons, five
stepchildren, eight grandchildren, five
great-grand-children and beloved BeBe and Spot.
Buddy joined the U.S. Army in December 1954
obtaining the rank of Sergeant before graduating
from Flight School in 1961 and becoming a Warrant
Officer. During his distinguished career as an
Aviator, Buddy earned the Master Aviator Badge
and at the time of his retirement he was qualified
as an Instructor Pilot in every Army aircraft.
Buddy served two tours of duty in Vietnam, two in
Germany, one in Thailand, and several postings in
the US including flying Army One for two
Presidents. Buddy earned the Distinguished Flying
Cross, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart
Meritorious Service Medal, 9 Air Medals, the
Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam
Campaign Medal, the Army Commendation Medal,
and a Presidential Service Badge.
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