Pfc. Lawton C. Choate, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve S. Choate, graduated from Laing High School; husband of the former Sammie Jean Young. Entered the Army in Sept, 1942, trained in Ft. Sill, Okla, Camp Barkley , El Paso, Texas; served in the Hawaiians; duty in Camp Crowder, Mo. Awarded Good Conduct Medal, Am. Defense Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon, Victory Ribbon.