Earl Cartrette Jr.

Hometown: Sellersburg, Indiana

Nickname: “JR” (junior), “Spoon-man”

JR was a crew chief by trade and was assigned to the Support Section.

Known as a practical joker, JR kept the times in Saudi “light-hearted”. He also drew clown cartoon characters on the squadron bulletin board to convey light-hearted messages to the squadron.

He enjoyed auto racing and spent time rebuilding a Chevy Nova as a tribute to his Father who passed away in 1992. The car had belonged to his father who had sold it before he passed away and JR had bought it back.

Last Updated on Monday, 16 July 2007 18:27

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