A portion of US Hwy 84 in Joaquin will be renamed in honor of Joaquin native, Lt. General O.R. ‘Cotton’ Whiddon Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.
Lt. General O.R. “Cotton” Whiddon was born in Joaquin and served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to1990. He served two tours in Vietnam as well as serving as Commanding General of Second U.S. Army and as Commanding General of the 8th Infantry Divisi...
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