LaVerne Pennah
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army

LaVerne Pennah was born on 1 May 1932, the son of Jane Pennah. He attended Fort Sill Indian School, but entered the U.S. Army before graduating. While serving in Korea, he received his G.E.D.

Medals, Awards & Badge

Bronze Star Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars
Korean Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Combat Infantryman Badge

Post-Military Life

After leaving the Army he worked as an electrician at the U.S.P.H.S. Indian Hospital, Riverside Indian School, and in area towns. He and Rosalie were married on 27 December 1983 in Lawton. He was a member of the Comanche Reformed Church, Comanche Indian Veterans Association, and the Fort Sill Indian Alumni.

Death and Burial

Staff Sergeant LaVerne Pennah died on 8 March 2003. He is buried at Highland Cemetery in Lawton, OK, in the Indian Section.

This Honoree Record was prepared with the valuable assistance of Lanny G. Asepermy, Sergeant Major, U.S. Army (Ret.) [Honoree Record ID 227117], Historian for the Comanche Indian Veterans Association in Lawton, OK. Photo is courtesy of SMG Asepermy.