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Burdette, Lonnie 'Toad'

Burdette, Lonnie 'Toad'

School/Campus Name:
Zane Trace High School
Department:
United States Army

Graduated: 1967

Years Served: 1968 – 1970

Lonnie 'Toad' Burdette was drafted into the Army for the Vietnam War in 1968. He was stationed at Fire Base 6 and was a radio controller. He received The Army Commendation Medal for his service. He returned home and married his high school sweetheart, Doris Lent.