William P. Akins, Sr .
MM-2
United States Navy
1942-1945
Air National Guard
25429775 MSGT
1946-1968

       William Page Akins was born 24 September 1911 in Wynne, Arkansas, the first child Oscar S. and Fannie E. Akins.  He grew up with four brothers, Charles 0., Oliver R., Francis R. "Cubby", and Allen E. Akins and one sister, Beauton.  He attended rural schools in Levesque, Parkin, Colt, and Smith Chapel.  Page worked for C.C.C. Arkansas District during the 1930's.    He joined the U.S. Navy on 12 November 1942 and served until 31 September 1945.  He went to Radar Operators School in Memphis, Tennessee, AMM School and ATTC School in Chicago, Illinois, and was an Aviation Machinist's Mate (H) Second Class in California.  Upon his discharge from the Navy he received a Letter of Commendation from the Secretary of Navy, James Forrestal, on 6 October 1945.
    Page married Willie Edna Grisham and their children are William Page Akins, Jr. and Martha E. Akins Coon.  He joined the Air National Guard in October 1946 and served until his retirement in December 1968.
    William Page Akins, Sr. died 8 September 1984 while attending church.  He was buried in Edgewood Cemetery in North Little Rock, Arkansas.