Frank Lavallee:
CLASS OF 1963
Jefferson High SchoolClass of 1963
Tampa, FL
Frank's Story
Life
I was born and raised in Tampa, Florida.
I came from a poor family, so I worked part-time 6 days a week during high school.
After graduating, I worked full-time for my father until February 1966.
I was in the U.S. Army from March 1966 until April 1969.
I was a police officer from August 1969 until May 2003.
I have 2 children, 3 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.
School
Orange Grove Elementary School: 1951 - 1957
Washington Junior High School: 1957 - 1960
Jefferson High School: 1960 - 1963
Workplace
Tampa Times Newspaper: 1960 - 1963
Columbia Laundry And Dry Cleaning: June 1963 - February 1966
U.S. Army: March 1966 - April 1...Expand for more
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Tampa Police Department: August 1969 - November 1978
St. Petersburg-Clearwater Airport Police Department: April 1979 - January 1982
Plant City Police Department: January 1982 - May 2003
Military
I joined the U.S. Army in March 1966 and became an officer in April 1967.
I went to Vietnam in October 1967 and was seriously wounded in February 1968.
I was honorably discharged in April 1969 with the rank of 1st Lieutenant.
I received the following awards for my service in Vietnam:
Bronze Star medal
Purple Heart medal
Vietnam Service medal
Vietnam Campaign medal
Vietnam Cross Of Gallantry unit citation
Certificate Of Achievement citation
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