Cherokee Nation Medal of Patriotism: Clarence DeGraw 

An interview with Cherokee Nation Medal of Patriotism recipient Clarence Wesley “Sonny” DeGraw in July 2024.
The Cherokee Nation honored DeGraw, of Jenks, with the Medal of Patriotism during the July meeting of the Council of the Cherokee Nation.
DeGraw joined the United States Marines on Feb. 1, 1967. DeGraw served in aviation units as a Jet Engine Mechanic and Aircraft Engine Test Call Operator. DeGraw also served as a crew chief on the CH-53 Sikorsky Helicopter. He completed three tours in Okinawa.