1932 - 2014 (81 years)
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Blackwell, Donald Elsworth |
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Donald Elsworth Blackwell (1932-2014)
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| Birth |
4 Dec 1932 |
Flora, Clay County, Illinois  |
| Gender |
Male |
| Reference Number |
BLAC.D003 |
| _FGRAVE |
132744350 |
| Military Service |
Korean War, Private First Class, United States Army [1] |
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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 |
12 Jul 2014 |
Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois |
| Burial |
Cisne Cemetery, Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois |
| Person ID |
I54024 |
Carl Wayne Gray Research |
| Last Modified |
7 Mar 2024 |
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| Notes |
- DONALD E. BLACKWELL, 81, of Cisne, IL passed away 2:35AM Saturday, July 12, 2014 at his home.
Donald was born December 4, 1932 at Flora, IL to Eldon and Hazel (Blackwell) Reid. He married Marilyn R. Douthit May 25, 1957 at Carbondale, IL. She preceded him in death May 1, 2000.
Donald is a thirty year retiree from Caterpillar Tractor at Aurora, IL where he was an inspector and graphic artist. He enjoyed art, boxing, and cars. He served two years in the US Army in Field Artillery. Donald was a 1953 Flora High School graduate. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree at Southern Illinois University and his Master's Degree at Northern Illinois University. Donald was a member of the Moose Lodge, and the Elks Lodge at Flora, IL.
Donald is survived by one daughter Marilyn Donna (Brian) Bennett of Aurora, IL and one son Donald A. (Laura) Blackwell of Phoenix, AZ; one granddaughter Devin Rose Blackwell and two great grandchildren Vincent and Bunnie Rose.
Preceding him in death was his wife Marilyn and his parents.
Funeral service for Donald E. Blackwell will be noon on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at Hosselton Funeral Home. Entombment will be at Cisne Cemetery. Visitation will be 10AM to time of service Thursday at the funeral home.
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| Sources |
- [S2548] https://www.findagrave.com, Headstone, Blackwell, Donald Elsworth and Marilyn Rose, (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/132744350/donald-elsworth-blackwell), none. (Reliability: 2).
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