1946, during World War II, McKeithen served as a first lieutenant in the 77th Infantry Division, United States Army in the Pacific Theater of Operations. <unk> <unk> <unk>
Gulf of Leyte, Ie Shima, and Okinawa. He was awarded two Bronze Star Medals and the Distinguished Service Cross.<unk> He was awarded two Bronze Star Medals and the Distinguished Service Cross.<unk>