His birth name was "Vearl Clair Calkins". He later legally changed it to "Pete Vearl Clair Calkins".
He was born in Nebraska, and lived in Arizona (Phoenix area), and Texas (San Antonio area).
He joined the Arizona National Guard, and was a member of the 158th Infantry Regiment ("Bushmasters") during the 2nd World War. He was also in the Air Force during the Korean War. He retired as a Staff Sergeant.
He lived for many years in the Phoenix, Arizona, area.
Sources
Michael Calkins, grandson.
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