Holt is April Veteran of the Month

Charles Holt, born in Talihina, Oklahoma, was raised in Idabel. He graduated high school in Tahlequah in 1968. He was drafted into the U.S. Army Feb. 12, 1970, and attended boot camp at Ft. Jackson, South Carolina.

He was a clerk typist while in the Army, holding that position while in Vietnam. SP4 Holt maintained soldiers’ records to include promotion status and other services records as required. He was in Vietnam from July 14, 1970, to July 13, 1971. SPF Holt was awarded the National Defense service medal, Army commendation, Vietnam service medal, VCM with 60 device and BMS.

Upon return from Vietnam, SP4 Holt was stationed at Ft. Huachuca, Ariz. and was released about four months early. After discharge, Holt was employed with Weyerhaeuser in Wright City, Oklahoma, and Holly Creek Fryers now known as Tyson for around 12 years. He returned to Weyerhaeuser in 1984 and retired after 25 years. Holt’s hobbies include running and puzzles.

The Choctaw Nation holds our Veterans in the highest esteem and appreciates their sacrifices and contributions to preserve our freedoms and the way of life we hold dear.