Joe Alva Rudd

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Joe Alva Rudd

Joe Alva Rudd, aka "Superman" was born in Oklahoma, USA. Son of Elmer Alva "Nelsie" Rudd and Obie Ardene (Ash) Rudd. Joe and Patsy Moss met and married in Tulsa in June 1958. Joe was blinded at the age of 21 by an explosion while working highway construction in Tulsa. He joined the Marines at the age of 17 and served with the U.S. Marines during the Korean Conflict. Joe is laid to rest in the Ft. Gibson National Cemetery. CPL - US MARINE CORPS - KOREA

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Joe Alva Rudd Mar 24, 1936 - Sep 6, 2000 Adair, Oklahoma

Joe Alva Rudd of Adair, Mayes County, OK was born on March 24, 1936, and died at age 64 years old on September 6, 2000. Joe Rudd was buried at Ft. Gibson National Cemetery Section 18 Site 154 1423 Cemetery Road, in Fort Gibson.

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