Oregon Guard to Dedicate Streets Honoring WWII Veterans, Sept. 20

CLACKAMAS, Ore. – The Oregon Military Department will dedicated eight roadways on Camp Withycombe on Saturday, September 21, honoring WWII veterans of the 41st Infantry Division. The roadways will proudly bear the names of: • 1st Lt. Sammy E. Radow; • 1st Lt. Melvin C. Monroe; • 1st Lt. Rodney W. Orange; • Staff Sgt. Jordan W. Davis; • Staff Sgt. Frank R. Gehrman; • Staff Sgt. Leland S. “Bud” Lewis; • Sgt. Leonard C. DeWitt; • Cpl. Herbert Foster. Soldiers names were selected from veterans that are currently highlighted in displays within the 41st Infantry Division Armed Forces Readiness Center (41st AFRC) building. The new street signs will designate the main entrance road, road to 41st AFRC, the main north/south axis road and connecting streets. The Adjutant General, Oregon, Maj. Gen. Michael E. Stencel, and Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Raymond F. Rees are scheduled to participate in the ceremony alongside Mr. Dan Sokol, the current president of the 41st Infantry Division Association. Sokol believes that “the accomplishments of these eight men who’ve been designated, extends to all men and women who have served in and with units of the 41st Infantry Division throughout history.” The public is welcome to attend the dedication ceremony at the Oregon Military Museum, 15300 Minuteman Way, Clackamas, Ore. 97015 on Camp Withycombe. The program scheduled for Saturday, September 21, and will begin at 1:30 p.m. Members of the community interested in attending will need to have a current photo identification in their possession for entry onto Camp Withycombe.