<body><div>On July 10, Larry Dean Trumbull received the Korean War coin, an fitting honor for the 97-year-old veteran who served in the military in the 1950s.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0k2RCz_1FSRGQlu00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0k2RCz_1FSRGQlu00" width="700" height="816" ><figcaption>Larry Trumbull with his daughter Michelle at the presentation.</figcaption></figure>Trumbull was in the United States Air Force from Jan. 13, 1952–Nov. 19, 1960, with four years of active duty followed by four years in the standby reserve. He received the Korean War coin at a ceremony at North Platte Community College, attended by Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly and Sen. Mike Jacobson, in the company of family members.Of the nearly 55,000 Nebraskans who served during the Korean War, an estimated 2,400 are still alive. Many of those who are still alive, like Larry, were honored during the summer with Korean War coins.Trumbull’s service has never been forgotten. In March, he received a Quilt of Valor in a presentation ceremony at North Platte’s Veteran Memorial.After serving in the USAF, Trumbull became a member of the Nebraska Rural Letter Carriers and was the state steward from 1978-84. He was named the organization’s outstanding member in 1980. He retired in 1984 after receiving a 60-year longevity award.Larry began his military career at Parks Air Force Training Center in Dublin, Calif. where he completed basic training. During this time, he witnessed testing of a nuclear bomb at the Nevada Test Range. He then pursued advanced training as an electrician. Recognized for his ability and leadership, he remained at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., serving as a technical instructor for the Joint Army/Air Force Electrical School.Trumbull later served at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois before being stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base near Albuquerque, N.M. He spent more than 20 months stationed at Yamada Air Force Base near Mount Fuji, Japan. While in Japan, he served as the chief projectionist at the base movie theater.During his overseas service, Larry developed strong friendships with fellow service members and had the opportunity to visit Seoul, Korea, and the Bering Sea near the northern island of Japan.In November 1956, Larry returned home to marry Helen Wilson. He continued his service as a standby reservist, stationed in Minot, N.D., and Sioux City, Iowa, until his discharge.Larry was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal during his years in the military. His quilt of valor was made by his cousin, Sandy Wyngaard, of Mountain Home, Idaho.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1q9KUu_1FSRGQlu00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1q9KUu_1FSRGQlu00" width="700" height="776" ><figcaption>With son Rick, grandson Eric, granddaughter Whitney and a great granddaughter.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2r7WqN_1FSRGQlu00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2r7WqN_1FSRGQlu00" width="1000" height="600" ><figcaption>Larry Trumbull with other Korean War era veterans and Lt. Gov. Joe Kelley, at left, and Sen. Mike Jacobson, at right.</figcaption></figure>© 2026 The North Platte Bulletin. All rights reserved!</div></body>

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On July 10, Larry Dean Trumbull received the Korean War coin, an fitting honor for the 97-year-old veteran who served in the military in the 1950s. Trumbull was in the United States Air Force from Jan. 13, 1952–Nov. 19, 1960, with four years of active duty followed by four years in the standby reserve.

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On July 10, Larry Dean Trumbull received the Korean War coin, an fitting honor for the 97-year-old veteran who served in the military in the 1950s. Trumbul

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