Auzie B. Wofford enlisted in the United States Navy in July 1942, immediately upon graduation from high school at Ozark, Arkansas. He served as a Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class in the South Pacific Theater during World War II, returning home to Arkansas upon his discharge in November 1945. He enlisted in the Arkansas National Guard in September 1952, serving in a variety of leadership and staff positions, culminating with his assignment as Battalion Command Sergeant Major. CSM Auzie B. Wofford retired from the Arkansas Army National Guard July 1983.
UNITS:
Jul 1942 – Nov 1945 US Navy
Jul 1947 – Jul 1952 US Navy Reserve, Fort Smith, AR
Sep 1952 – Jun 1959 Co E, 153rd Inf Reg, 39th Division, Clarksville, AR
Jul 1959 – Dec 1963 Co E, 217th Engineer Bn, 39th Division, Clarksville, AR
Jan 1964 – Nov 1967 HHC, 217th Engineer Bn, 39th Division, Russellville, AR
Dec 1967 – Jul 1983 HHD, 217th Maintenance Bn, Russellville,AR
AWARDS/DECORATIONS:
Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Reserve Component Achievement Medal, with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters
Armed Forces Reserve Medal, with Silver Hour Glass
American Defense Service Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with 3 Bronze Campaign Stars
World War II Victory Medal
Good Conduct Medal
