Elmer Tipton’s 30-plus years in uniform puts him in an exclusive group of soldiers who served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. (Originally aired July 11, 2015) More Service and Sacrifice stories, here: https://www.wbir.com/service-and-sacrifice Subscribe to WBIR for exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/c/WBIR10 WBIR Channel 10 in Knoxville, Tennessee produces award-winning, community-centered content "Straight From The Heart" of East Tennessee. We strive to be good citizens, to do what is right, and to be fair and honest. We care. Follow WBIR on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WBIRChannel10 Twitter: https://twitter.com/wbir Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbirchannel10/