Gladys Regina Badgett was born on May 21, 1927 in University City, Missouri. She passed away on November 29, 2011 and a graveside service was held at Bay Pines National Cemetery. She was a devout Catholic.
Military Service
Gladys entered the United States Air Force at the age of 27 on September 16, 1955. She spent 20 years in the Air Force finally retiring on September 30, 1975 and rising to the rank of Major. She was a nurse during Vietnam and served in duty stations in Alaska, Thailand and Vietnam.
Awards and Decorations
At the time of her retirement in 1975, Major Gladys Badgett was entitled to wear the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, two Air Force Longevity Service Awards and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
Special Acknowledgements
Veterans Funeral Care would like to thank the family of Major Badgett for donating her Air Force Service Dress uniform which can be seen at the Veterans Funeral Care museum.
Friends, family and those who served with Major Badgett are invited to share a memory and sign her guestbook below.
Gladys was my aunt and godmother. I grew up while she was in the Air Force and I always loved hearing stories of her travels and the amazing sights she had seen. I admired the work she did as a nurse in the service. She was disciplined and devoted to helping others. She was proud of her time in the Air Force and we, her family, were proud of her. She will be remembered as a Christian woman who always put Faith and Family first. Rest in peace, Aunt Glad!
With love and fond memories,
Joy