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==Background==
==Background==
Mayfield was born in [[rural]] Erick in Beckham County in southwestern [[Oklahoma]] to William Fletcher Mayfield (1881-1952), and the former Penelope Ruth Drake (1887-1937). In January 1931, he moved with his family to Dimmitt in Castro County near Lubbock. He graduated from Dimmitt High School and was awarded a [[basketball]] scholarship to college. During [[World War II]], Mayfield served in the [[United States Army]] Air Corps]], the forerunner to the [[United States Air Force|Air Force]]. He participated in troop movements during the landings at [[Normandy]], [[France]] , and in the [[Battle of the Bulge]], in which his brother Smokey also fought.<ref name="obit"/>
Mayfield was born in [[rural]] Erick in Beckham County in southwestern [[Oklahoma]] to William Fletcher Mayfield (1881-1952), and the former Penelope Ruth Drake (1887-1937). In January 1931, he moved with his family to Dimmitt in Castro County near Lubbock. He graduated from Dimmitt High School and was awarded a [[basketball]] scholarship to college. During [[World War II]], Mayfield served in the [[United States Army]] Air Corps, the forerunner to the [[United States Air Force|Air Force]]. He participated in troop movements during the landings at [[Normandy]], [[France]] , and in the [[Battle of the Bulge]], in which his brother Smokey also fought.<ref name="obit"/>
All of the Mayfield family played musical instruments, beginning with the [[mandolin]]. Herbert Mayfield recalled rushing from his ranch chores to devote time to practicing music.
All of the Mayfield family played musical instruments, beginning with the [[mandolin]]. Herbert Mayfield recalled rushing from his ranch chores to devote time to practicing music.