CW/4Marion "Keith" DEARDORF, the son of Pearl and Virgil DEARDORF, retired from the U.S. Army after 30 years of service in the United States and many foreign countries.

Keith's four sons also served in the armed forces. Scott was in the U.S. Marine Corps. for four years. John served in Hawaii with the U.S. Navy. Andrew was stationed in North Carolina while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Thomas, the youngest son, also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

SOURCE: Maloy Centennial book, p. 81

Submission and note by Sharon R. Becker, April of 2010