Randolph Scott was nicknamed “Toby” during his time in the United States Forest Service as a Region 4 smokejumper. courtesy photo
Randolph Scott was recognized for his involvement in Operation Cold Feet in May 1961 with a CIA Agency Seal Medal. courtesy photo
With no job waiting for him and $72 in his pocket, Nix native Randolph Scott left home with his heart set on the western wilderness. Little did he know that choice would lead to an opportunity to serve the nation as a CIA smokejumper.
Randolph Scott was raised in Nix and graduated in the Lampasas High School Class of 1956.
“Back in my day in the ’50s, we had something called the Ag Trip every summer…
