This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Depetris Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UaB.2ACE/3232.1 Message Board Post: 20 Jul 1971 Indiana Evening Gazette - HOMER CITY MAN, YOUNG AF RETIREE, HOMER CITY: Richard Anthony Depetris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Depetris. 55 Station St., Homer City received a certificate of appreciation for his service, signed by President Nixon, on the on the occasion of his retirement after 20 years in the U.S. Air Force. Retiring as a Master Sergeant, the Homer City serviceman served from June 19, 1951, to June 30, 1971. Born in Homer City in 1934, Mr. Depetris entered the service at 17 years making a 20 year retirement possible at the early and unusual age of 37. Discharged at Beale Air Force Base in California, Mr. Depetris and his wife, Susan, a nurse and daughter, Janet expect to reside in California. During his service, Mr. Depetris participated in four overseas assignments including 16 months in Korea.