| Name |
Hemphill, Charles Vance |
| Birth |
15 Mar 1946 |
Flora, Clay County, Illinois  [1] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Reference Number |
HEMP.C002 |
| Military Service |
Viet Nam War, Specialist Fourth Class, United States Army [2] |
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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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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.
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Map of Military Installations during the Vietnam War
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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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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 of America Flag, 50 Stars (1960 - Present)
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United States Army
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United States Army Enlisted Rank Insignia
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Vietnam
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Vietnam War
(1955-1975)
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| Death |
23 Apr 1980 |
Flora, Clay County, Illinois [1] |
| Burial |
Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois [1] |
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Headstone, Hemphill, Charles Vance
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| Person ID |
I28223 |
Carl Wayne Gray Research |
| Last Modified |
16 Feb 2022 |
English
1946 - 1980 (34 years)
