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November 10, 2024  

During World War II Some Sent Their Sons… 5 at a Time!

With Veterans Day taking place on Monday, November 11, I would like to recognize 5 of Philip Reed’s sons who served in the military. Philip Reed was employed by Reed Brothers Dodge owned and operated by his brothers Lewis and Edgar.

According to the article below from the 1943 edition of The Montgomery County Sentinel, this was a record, taking into account a 6th son who was turned down at the induction station for failure to pass his physical examination.

Philip Reed family members who served:
Philip Reed Jr, US Army
Dwight Reed, US Army Air Force
John Beverly Reed, US Navy
Joseph Wayne Reed, US Navy
Robert Dexter Reed, US Army

Montgomery County Sentinel, March 18, 1943

So while we honor all who served on Veterans Day, on this day, I salute Philip Reed’s five sons, and thank them for their service to our country.