Chaplain Billy Duke receives the Distinguished Citizen Medal for his support of veterans at the Charles Wilson VA Outpatient Clinic in Lufkin, his ongoing support of programs at the VFW, and for his “Can-Do” spirit and involvement with the Pineywoods Detachment, December 2007. Pictured are Ken Raines; Sr. Vice Dan Singletary; Billy Duke; Jr.Vice Dennis Bradford; Adjutant Will Lane; and Don Kirkley.

Citation
Marine Corps League Distinguished Citizen Medal
for
Billy Duke

          Billy Duke is a World War II veteran and a survivor of the battle for Iwo Jima and other bloody campaigns in the Pacific theater.  He is a long-time member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and has volunteered for years at the Charles Wilson VA Outpatient Clinic as a member of the Veteran’s Service Committee. 

          Billy is present at almost every event honoring Veterans, ceremonies, parades, funerals, or organizational meetings.  If he can stand at a funeral, he will be there.  He has never forgotten his fellow Veterans or his love for the Marine Corps.  He became a charter member of the Pineywoods Detachment when it was formed, and has served as Judge Advocate, and now as Detachment Chaplain.

          We honor Billy Duke’s service to our country, and his continued service to veterans and his fellow Marines by awarding him a well-deserved Marine Corps League Distinguished Citizen Medal.