Compiled by Carl Wayne Gray
1930 - 1994 (63 years)
| Name | Wilson, Charles Edward | |
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Charles Edward Wilson (1930-1994) |
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| Birth | 5 Nov 1930 | Clay City, Clay County, Illinois  [1, 2, 3, 4] |
| Gender | Male | |
| Reference Number | WILS.C006 | |
| _FGRAVE | 18364026 | |
| Funeral | 17 Sep 1994 | Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois [1, 2] |
| Military Service | Korean War, United States Army [5] | |
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United States of America Flag, 48 Stars (1912-1959) In 1912, two stars were added to the United States flag, representing Arizona and New Mexico, bringing the total number of stars to 48. They were arranged in six rows of eight stars each. American fighting men would fight under this flag during four wars: World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the beginning of the Vietnam War. (In 1959,… |
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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 Enlisted Rank Insignia |
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Generic Military Service Ribbons, Korean War NOTE: This list may be incomplete. Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray |
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Korean War (1950-1953) |
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Korea |
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| Military Service | Viet Nam War, Staff Sergeant, United States Army [1, 5] | |
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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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Staff Sergeant (abbreviated as SSG) (paygrade E-6), United States Army (Sep 1959-2019) Also commands a squad (9 to 10 Soldiers). Often has one or more SGTs under their leadership. Responsible for developing, maintaining and utilizing the full range of his Soldiers' potential. Source: http://www.usamilitarymedals.com/ |
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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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Military Service Ribbons, Wilson, Charles Edward (1930-1994) 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 | 15 Sep 1994 | Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois [1, 2, 3] |
| Burial | 17 Sep 1994 | Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois [1, 2, 3] |
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Headstone, Wilson, Charles Edward Displayed with permission of Lady in Black |
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| Person ID | I17873 | Carl Wayne Gray Research |
| Last Modified | 5 May 2023 | |
| Father | Wilson, Edward, b. 30 Mar 1891, Illinois d. 31 May 1979 (Age 88 years) | |
| Mother | Tetrick, Josephine Pearl 'Josie', b. 4 Aug 1893, Illinois d. 28 Oct 1958 (Age 65 years) | |
| Marriage | Y [4, 6, 7] | |
| Family ID | F7729 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family | Scholz, H. | |||||
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| Family ID | F7975 | Group Sheet | Family Chart | ||||
| Last Modified | 31 Jan 2023 | |||||
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