1SG Michael Field
10th Special Forces
Army-Airborne-Ret
Mike graduated from Burlington High School in 1973 and enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served for 20 years. After his initial training, he and Marlene were married in 1974. They were married for 44 years. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Methodist College, Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Mike was a founding member of the 1st Ranger Battalion of Ft Stewart, Georgia. Mike served for 13 years in the United States Army Special Forces, 10th Group, at Fort Devens, MA and Flint Kaserne, Bad Toelz, Germany. His last duty assignment was that of First Sergeant for the Special Operations Non Commissioned Officer Academy, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Upon military retirement, the Field family relocated to Iowa City, where Mike owned and operated a plumbing and drain cleaning business for 17 years.
Their two daughters are Lorie Petty and Diane Field, son-in law Daniel Petty, and two grandsons Frank and Harry.
Decorations/Medals earned: National Defense Service Medals w/Bronze Service Star /Overseas Service Ribbons-2 /Army Commendation Medal /Ranger Tab /Canadian Forces Parachutist Wings /Expert Infantry Badge /Jungle Expert Badge
Mike passed away on April 11, 2019.
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