Art Godfrey

Arthur Lincoln "Art" Godfrey (12 February 1921 in Michigan - 12 May 2002 in Temple Hills, Maryland) was a American First Lieutenant in the United States Army during World War II. He also served in the United States Secret Service during the presidency of John F. Kennedy.

Early life
Art was born in the state of Michigan on 12 February 1921 to Arthur E. and Ketha Godfrey. He also had a brother (Robert E.).

Military service
Art served with the United States Army in Europe during World War II. He was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart.

Later life & Secret Service
He married a girl named Betty D. and served in the Secret Service during the presidencies of Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, and Lyndon B. Johnson.

Death
Art passed away on 12 May 2002 in Temple Hills, Maryland at the age of 81. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.