Compiled by Carl Wayne Gray
Name | Wilke, Robert Wayne | |
Birth | 22 Feb 1955 | Flora, Clay County, Illinois ![]() |
Gender | Male | |
Reference Number | WILK.R004 | |
_FGRAVE | 204287213 | |
Military Service | Viet Nam War, Staff Sergeant, United States Air Force [1] | |
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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 Air Force |
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United States Air Force |
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Staff Sergeant (abbreviated as SSGT) (paygrade E-5), United States Air Force |
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United States Air Force Enlisted Rank Insignia |
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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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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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Vietnam |
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Vietnam War (1955-1975) |
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Death | 15 Apr 2019 | Taylorville, Christian County, Illinois ![]() |
Burial | Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Taylorville, Christian County, Illinois ![]() |
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Headstone, Wilke, Robert Wayne |
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Headstone, Wilke, Robert Wayne |
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Person ID | I27640 | Carl Wayne Gray Research |
Last Modified | 18 Dec 2024 |
Father | Wilke, Raymond J., b. 25 Jul 1920 d. 17 Jul 1981 (Age 60 years) | |
Mother | McGrew, Betty L., b. 9 Jul 1932 d. 9 Feb 1997 (Age 64 years) | |
Family ID | F11862 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Family | Durbin, D.A. | |
Family ID | F11865 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Last Modified | 31 Jan 2023 |
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