Earl D. "Bud" Hilton was born in Lafayette Valley, Minnesota. Delivered by Father on April 24, 1921 to parents Clarence and Wilhemena "Minnie" Hilton. He was the younger brother of Robert "Bob" (b:1915) and sister Evelyn (b:1916.) Raised in Hartford South Dakota, Bud was a member of the Hartford High marching band and served as Student Body President his senior year. In WWII, Bud was drafted and served in the Army Air Corps.
#39 536 029
59th Service Group
Oct 5, 1942 - Jan 3, 1946
Military Awards
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal
Philippine Liberation Ribbon w/one Bronze Star
Good Conduct Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Married in Long Beach to Jeannine Howell (b:1928)
July 1, 1949
St. Barnabas Church
Retired Vice President and Department Head of the Central Valley Division, Personnel and Operations Dept. His area covered from Bakersfield and Coalinga to South Lake Tahoe. He was with Security Pacific National Bank for 40 years. He was a 30 year member of the Fresno Host Lions Club. Also a member of the American Legion of Hartford, SD. Husband of Jeannine Howell-Hilton. Father of Jeff S. Hilton, Jennifer McCord, Juli A. Hilton all of Fresno. Grandfather of 2 granddaughters. Brother of Evelyn M. Boy of Long Beach.
#39 536 029
59th Service Group
Oct 5, 1942 - Jan 3, 1946
Military Awards
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal
Philippine Liberation Ribbon w/one Bronze Star
Good Conduct Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Married in Long Beach to Jeannine Howell (b:1928)
July 1, 1949
St. Barnabas Church
Retired Vice President and Department Head of the Central Valley Division, Personnel and Operations Dept. His area covered from Bakersfield and Coalinga to South Lake Tahoe. He was with Security Pacific National Bank for 40 years. He was a 30 year member of the Fresno Host Lions Club. Also a member of the American Legion of Hartford, SD. Husband of Jeannine Howell-Hilton. Father of Jeff S. Hilton, Jennifer McCord, Juli A. Hilton all of Fresno. Grandfather of 2 granddaughters. Brother of Evelyn M. Boy of Long Beach.
Earl D. "Bud" Hilton was born in Lafayette Valley, Minnesota. Delivered by Father on April 24, 1921 to parents Clarence and Wilhemena "Minnie" Hilton. He was the younger brother of Robert "Bob" (b:1915) and sister Evelyn (b:1916.) Raised in Hartford South Dakota, Bud was a member of the Hartford High marching band and served as Student Body President his senior year. In WWII, Bud was drafted and served in the Army Air Corps.
#39 536 029
59th Service Group
Oct 5, 1942 - Jan 3, 1946
Military Awards
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal
Philippine Liberation Ribbon w/one Bronze Star
Good Conduct Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Married in Long Beach to Jeannine Howell (b:1928)
July 1, 1949
St. Barnabas Church
Retired Vice President and Department Head of the Central Valley Division, Personnel and Operations Dept. His area covered from Bakersfield and Coalinga to South Lake Tahoe. He was with Security Pacific National Bank for 40 years. He was a 30 year member of the Fresno Host Lions Club. Also a member of the American Legion of Hartford, SD. Husband of Jeannine Howell-Hilton. Father of Jeff S. Hilton, Jennifer McCord, Juli A. Hilton all of Fresno. Grandfather of 2 granddaughters. Brother of Evelyn M. Boy of Long Beach.
#39 536 029
59th Service Group
Oct 5, 1942 - Jan 3, 1946
Military Awards
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal
Philippine Liberation Ribbon w/one Bronze Star
Good Conduct Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Married in Long Beach to Jeannine Howell (b:1928)
July 1, 1949
St. Barnabas Church
Retired Vice President and Department Head of the Central Valley Division, Personnel and Operations Dept. His area covered from Bakersfield and Coalinga to South Lake Tahoe. He was with Security Pacific National Bank for 40 years. He was a 30 year member of the Fresno Host Lions Club. Also a member of the American Legion of Hartford, SD. Husband of Jeannine Howell-Hilton. Father of Jeff S. Hilton, Jennifer McCord, Juli A. Hilton all of Fresno. Grandfather of 2 granddaughters. Brother of Evelyn M. Boy of Long Beach.
