Lieutenant Howard Thompson to Speak at Veterans Day Ceremony in Tullahoma

Tullahoma Mayor Lane Curlee and the Tullahoma Board of Aldermen are pleased to announce that First Lieutenant Howard Thompson, US Army Corps of Engineers will be the featured speaker at the City of Tullahoma’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony. Veterans and the public are invited to attend the Veterans Day Ceremony to be held on Friday, November 11 at the South Jackson Civic Center at 404 South Jackson Street at 10:45 am. At the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month of 2016, the City of Tullahoma will pause to honor America’s veterans and celebrate their contributions to our nation’s security. After the ceremony there will be a reception with refreshments.
Thompson served as executive officer before being assigned as Commander of the 514th Engineer Detachment, Vietnam. A native of Coffee County, he served the United States with honor and distinction before returning to Tullahoma and starting a successful jewelry business.