Tra Traing, Viet Nam Jerry C. Adkisson, 19, son of Mrs. Ruthie Adkisson and the late Curtis Adkisson of Parsons, is now serving in the medical detachment with the 8th Field Hospital in Tha Traing, Viet Nam.
Adkisson completed basic training at Fort Polk, La., and had three weeks training in the technician school there. He received advanced training at Fort Sam Houston before leaving for Viet Nam Oct. 15.
He graduated from Parsons High School in 1965 and has a brother, Tommy 15.
Lillye Younger, People of Action (Decatur County Printers, 1983)