Newby surrounded by supporters
Private 1st Class (Ret.) Fredrick Newby is surrounded by supporters from The John Wiley Brock VFW Post 6683 and the Fort Rucker Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club. Pictured, front row, from left, are FRBSMC Vice President Dwyane Metcalf, Newby and VFW 6683 Post Commander Otis Smith. Pictured, back row, from left, are FRBSMC member Alfred Grigler and VFW Post 6683 member Joe Burt.
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Growing up on a farm in Henry County, Private 1st Class (Ret.) Fredrick Newby, 98, said he had responsibilities since he was six years old.
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