Compiled by Carl Wayne Gray
Name | Colclasure, Robert Gaylon | |
Birth | 8 Dec 1947 | Clay County, Illinois ![]() |
Gender | Male | |
Reference Number | COLC.R008 | |
_FGRAVE | 123640527 | |
Funeral | Pagel Funeral Home, Edgewood, Effingham County, Illinois ![]() |
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Military Service | Viet Nam War, Specialist Fourth Class, 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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Specialist (abbreviated as SPC) (paygrade E-4), United States Army (1985-2019) Initially, Specialist 3rd Class (SP3) (E-3), United States Army, (Mar 1955 - Sep 1959) Later, Specialist 4th Class (SP4) (E-4), United States Army, (Sep 1958 - 1985) Can manage other enlisted Soldiers of lower rank. Has served a minimum of two years and attended a specific training class to earn this promotion. People… |
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Specialist (Rank) Specialist is a military rank in some countries’ armed forces. In the United States Armed Forces, it is one of the four junior enlisted ranks in the U.S. Army, above private (PVT), private (PV2), and private first class and is equivalent in pay grade to corporal. In the U.S. Space Force it consists of the four junior enlisted ranks, prior to… |
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United States Army Enlisted Rank Insignia |
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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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Generic Military Service Ribbons, Vietnam War, United States Army NOTE: This list may be incomplete. Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray |
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National Defense Service Medal, United States Armed Forces |
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National Defense Service Medal, United States Armed Forces |
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Vietnam Service Medal, United States Armed Forces |
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Vietnam Service Medal, United States Armed Forces |
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Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of South Viet Nam |
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Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of 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 | 14 Jan 2014 | Nature Trail Nursing Home, Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois ![]() |
Burial | Iola Cemetery, Iola, Clay County, Illinois ![]() |
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Headstone, Colclasure, Robert G. |
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Person ID | I13591 | Carl Wayne Gray Research |
Last Modified | 16 Feb 2022 |
Father | Colclasure, Gerald Glen, b. 10 Dec 1920, Sullivan, Moultrie County, Illinois ![]() ![]() | |
Mother | Sapp, Mary Evelyn, b. 19 Sep 1921 d. 7 Jul 2009, Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois ![]() | |
Marriage | 1940 [3, 4] | |
Age at Marriage | He was ~ 19 years - She was ~ 18 years and 3 months. | |
Family ID | F6256 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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Family ID | F6390 | Group Sheet | Family Chart | ||||||||
Last Modified | 31 Jan 2023 |
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