| Name |
McVaigh, Leroy Jack |
| Birth |
2 Aug 1933 |
Olney, Richland County, Illinois  [1, 2] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Burial |
Oak Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg, Richland County, Illinois [2] |
| Reference Number |
MCVA.L001 |
| _FGRAVE |
58443926 |
| Military Service |
Korean War, Private First Class, United States Army [2] |
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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
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Private First Class (abbreviated as Pfc.), United States Army, Combat Arms
(Aug 1948-Feb 1951)
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United States Army Enlisted Rank Insignia
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Korean War
(1950-1953)
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Korea
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| Death |
24 Jan 1991 |
Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois [1, 2] |
- Leroy Jack McVaigh, 57, of Olney, died at Richland Memorial Hospital Monday, June 24, 1991 at 6:06 p.m.
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| Burial |
Y [1] |
- The body will be cremated and memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday in Bible Fellowship Church in Olney with Pastor Jim Gibson officiating.
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Headstone, McVaigh, Leroy Jack
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| Person ID |
I2270 |
Carl Wayne Gray Research |
| Last Modified |
18 Feb 2021 |
| Father |
McVaigh, Clarence Stanton, b. 14 Mar 1886 d. 22 Jul 1971, Olney, Richland County, Illinois (Age 85 years) |
| Mother |
Tucker, Stella Myrtle, b. 10 Jun 1887, Richland County, Illinois d. 25 Mar 1973, Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois (Age 85 years) |
| Marriage |
5 Apr 1905 [3, 4] |
| Age at Marriage |
He was 19 years and 1 month - She was 17 years and 10 months. |
| Family ID |
F1044 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
1933 - 1991 (57 years)
