Compiled by Carl Wayne Gray
Name | Sharp, Kenneth Roy 'Buster' | |
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Clay City Grade School, School Year 1958-59, Grade 5 Ms. Stanley, Ron McDowell, me, Carl Patridge, Sherry Gordon , Gene Toler, Patsy Harrison, Mr. Craig. Second Row. Paul Schnautz, Jo Duff, Patsy Milligan , Chuck Holhbauch, Patty Hunley, Dale Stanford, Cheryl Rosenleib, Top Row. Billy Davis, Alice Driggers, Don Weidner, Virginia Harris, David Rose, Karen Wells, Kenneth Sharp. Contributed by… |
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Clay City High School, Class of 1966 Grade 8 - Mr. Delmar Fehrenbacher - Teacher Row 1 - Rod Doris, Patsy Milligan, Bob Dungan, Becky Michaels, Burton Henderson, Karen Wells, Terry Haught, ????, Mr. Craig Row 2- Shirley Laughton, Sandra Rosenieb, Joe Housley, Cheryl Rosenlieb, David Cook, Peggy Thomas, Carl Patridge, Patty Hunley, Linda Keck, Joyce Long Row 3 - Donnie Weidner, Jo… |
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Birth | 7 Jul 1948 [1, 2] | |
Gender | Male | |
Occupation | Helicopter Pilot with Valley Flying Service [2] | |
Reference Number | SHAR.K001 | |
_FGRAVE | 69481972 | |
Funeral | 24 Feb 1995 | Gallant Funeral Home, Hazel Green, Madison County, Alabama ![]() |
Military Service | Viet Nam War, United States Army [2] | |
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United States of America Flag, 50 Stars (1960 - Present) This is the current flag of the United States. This flag became the official United States flag in 1960 when a star was added for the State of Hawaii. It replaced the short-lived 49-star flag (July 4, 1959 - July 3, 1960) honoring the State of Alaska. An Executive Order by President Eisenhower provided for the arrangement of the stars in nine… |
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United States Army Prior to the establishment of the "Department of the Army Emblem", there was no official display item to identify the Army. The Seal had traditionally been used to authenticate documents only and was not authorized for public display. In recognizing the need to provide a display item, the Secretary of the Army approved the emblem design as the… |
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United States Army |
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Military Service Ribbons, Sharp, Kenneth Roy 'Buster' (1948-1995) Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray |
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Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Unit Citation with Palm (Army Frame) The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross also known as the Vietnamese Gallantry Cross or Vietnam Cross of Gallantry (Vietnamese: Anh-Dũng Bội-Tinh) is a military decoration of the former Government of South Vietnam (Republic of Vietnam). The medal was created on August 15, 1950 and was awarded to military personnel, civilians, and Armed Forces… |
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Gallantry Cross, South Vietnam
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Vietnam |
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Vietnam War (1955-1975) |
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Map of Military Installations during the Vietnam War Locate any Fire Base, Landing Zone, or Military Installation during the Vietnam War with this Interactive Google Map of Vietnam. |
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Death | 21 Feb 1995 | University of Alabama Hospital, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama ![]() |
Burial | 24 Feb 1995 | First Flint River Baptist Church Cemetery, Meridianville, Madison County, Alabama ![]() |
Person ID | I13265 | Carl Wayne Gray Research | Sharp - Gregg Benjamin F. 'Ben' Sharp and Anna Frances 'Annie' Gregg Descendants, Shock - Belt John Shock and Sarah Jane Belt Descendants |
Last Modified | 5 May 2023 |
Father | Sharp, Roy Edward, b. 27 Apr 1907, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois ![]() ![]() | |
Mother | Stratton, Wilma Lena, b. 21 Sep 1916, Illinois ![]() ![]() | |
Marriage | Y [4, 5] | |
Family ID | F2037 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Family | SHEETS, S. | |||||||
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Family ID | F6239 | Group Sheet | Family Chart | ||||||
Last Modified | 31 Jan 2023 |
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