“I was then ordered on Oct. 30, 1944 to serve at the POW camp at Monticello, Arkansas.
“I received my Captains rank on Aug. 23, 1945. I was then ordered to Army-Navy General Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas to serve as the Commanding Officer of a dental clinic. Our clinic treated returning POWs from Japan, some who were on the Bataan Death March.
“I terminated my military service at the Separation Center at Fort Sheriden, Illinois, Nov. 12, 1946. I was awarded the WWII Victory Medal and the American Theatre Ribbon.
“I have one son who served as a Navy dentist in the Vietnam War, and another who retired Lieutenant Colonel from National Guard after almost 20 years of serving. Three grandchildren are serving or have served during recent war campaigns. One, as a National Guard man, flew Blackhawk helicopter, and served in Iraq. Another is a ship doctor in U.S. Coast Guard, stationed in Kodiak, Alaska. The third is a flightier pilot flying the F18 Superhornet presently flying off Carrier George Washington based out of Japan and the Pacific.”
After the reading, a huge applause was heard from the Target Field fans. Dr. Flor was deeply honored.
