Compiled by Carl Wayne Gray
1944 - 2001 (56 years)
| Name | Welsh, James Lewis 'Jim' | |
| Birth | 5 May 1944 [1, 2] | |
| Gender | Male | |
| Burial | 2 Mar 2001 | Foster Hill Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois  [1, 2] |
| Reference Number | WELS.J001 | |
| Funeral | 23 Feb 2001 | Florida [1] |
| Military Service | Viet Nam War, Sergeant, 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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Sergeant, United States Army (Sep 1959-1994) |
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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 | 17 Feb 2001 [1, 2] | |
| Burial | Y [1] | |
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Headstone, Welsh, James Lewis |
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| Person ID | I20466 | Carl Wayne Gray Research | Stanford - Emmott John Thomas Stanford and Bathsheba Austin 'Bessie' Emmott Descendants, Stanford - Kenley David Stanford and Amanda J. Kenley Descendants, Stanford - Wickersham David Stanford and Rebecca L. Wickersham Descendants |
| Last Modified | 12 Apr 2024 | |
| Father | WELSH, Glenn O., b. 19 Jul 1907 d. 21 Aug 1988 (Age 81 years) | |
| Mother | Stanford, Mildred I., b. 7 Jul 1908, Illinois d. 25 Jan 1995, Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois (Age 86 years) | |
| Marriage | 1936 [3, 4, 5, 6] | |
| Age at Marriage | He was ~ 28 years and 5 months - She was ~ 27 years and 5 months. | |
| Family ID | F8692 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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| Family ID | F9194 | Group Sheet | Family Chart | ||||||||
| Last Modified | 31 Jan 2023 | |||||||||
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