Compiled by Carl Wayne Gray
1942 - 1972 (30 years)
| Name | Bell, Louis Earl | |
| Birth | 25 May 1942 | Dundas, Richland County, Illinois  [1] |
| Gender | Male | |
| Reference Number | BELL.L003 | |
| _FGRAVE | 30304191 | |
| Military Service | Viet Nam War, Specialist Fourth Class, 3rd Howitzer Battalion, 6th Artillery, United States Army [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 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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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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| Death | 16 Jul 1972 | Cambridge, Guernsey County, Ohio [1, 2] |
| Burial | Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, Lawrence County, Illinois [1] |
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Headstone, Bell, Louis Earl |
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Headstone, Bell, Louis Earl |
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| Person ID | I348 | Carl Wayne Gray Research | Bell - Sharrett William Clem Belland Velma Margaret Sharrett Descendants |
| Last Modified | 2 Jul 2024 | |
| Father | Bell, William Clemmons, b. 18 May 1905, Indiana d. 3 Feb 1964 (Age 58 years) | |
| Mother | Sharrett, Velma Margaret, b. 15 Jul 1907, Casey, Clark County, Illinois d. 20 May 1993, Fisher, Champaign County, Illinois (Age 85 years) | |
| Family ID | F345 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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