Southeast Texas Vietnam Era Veteran Bio – Lester Trauth Jr.

Southeast Texas Veteran Biographies Lester Trauth Jr. United States Air Force A couple of years ago, SETX Seniors profiled Lumberton World War II veteran Leter Trauth Senior who has since passed. He was one of our favorite WWII veteran interview! His son, Lester Trauth Jr., is also a Southeast Texas veteran. The Trauth family has a rich history of service to the United States. They immigrated to the US from Germany in 1844. Lester Trauth Sr. served in the US Army’s 79th Infantry... Read More

Veteran’s Day in Southeast Texas – Visit the National War Memorials

A Visit to the National Veteran’s Memorials In Washington D.C. SETX Seniors was fortunate to have an opportunity to visit the veteran’s memorials in Washington DC. It was a family trip to see my brother who served his whole career with the US Coast Guard. It was a moving experience. Thank-you to each of you have served. We do a lot of articles on SETX Seniors about and for our Southeast Texas Veterans, so a visit to the nation’s war memorials in Washington DC... Read More

Veteran’s Day Southeast Texas – Visit VFW Post 2775 in Orange Texas

Southeast Texas Veteran Organizations  VFW Post 2775 Are you looking for an Orange County Veteran’s TX group to visit or join? Consider visiting VFW Chapter 2775 in Orange. Their next meeting is Monday at 7pm (1st and 3rd Monday): VFW Post 2775 in Orange TX 5303 North 16th Street in Orange TX (409) 886-9738 Typically, the Orange TX VFW Chapter meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month. They host activities for Southeast Texas veterans, and many are open to the public. This... Read More