Sons gain insight to dad's war duties

Bill Lashmet of Sikeston, left, and his brother Robert Lashmet of Springfield pictured next to the World War II Airborne Demonstration Team's C-47 in Frederick, Okla. (Submitted photo)

scottw@standard-democrat.com

SIKESTON -- The Lashmet brothers will observe Veterans Day this year with a fresh perspective.

Bill Lashmet, 61, of Sikeston and his brother, Robert Lashmet, 57, of Springfield grew up knowing their father, the late Fred W. Lashmet, fought in World War II.

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