Genealogies from Clay, Effingham, Richland, and Wayne Counties in Illinois
1932 - 2022 (90 years)| Name | Gray, Robert Lynn 'Peck' | |
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Andrea, Lynn, Phyllis, Vickie, ? and ? |
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Vicki Strange and Robert Lynn Gray (November 2021) Contributed by Vickie Strange |
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Dale, Phyllis, and Robert Lynn Gray with Vickie Strange Father's Day, 2022 Contributed by Vickie Strange |
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Phyllis and Robert Lynn Gray Father's Day, 2022 Contributed by Vickie Strange |
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Robert Lynn 'Peck' Gray (1932-2022) |
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| Birth | 21 Jan 1932 | Clay City, Clay County, Illinois  [1, 2] |
| Gender | Male | |
| Reference Number | GRAY.R003 | |
| _FGRAVE | 247647938 | |
| Death | 21 Dec 2022 | Helia Healthcare, Olney, Richland County, Illinois [4] |
| Funeral | 29 Dec 2022 | Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois [4] |
| Military Service | Korean War, Corporal, Company B, 64th Tank Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, United States Army [4, 5] | |
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Military Discharge, Gray, Robert Lynn |
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Flag of the United States, 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, a… |
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United States Army Emblem 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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Corporal (Cpl.), United States Army (Combat Arms) (Aug 1948-Feb 1951) |
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United States Army Enlisted Rank Insignia |
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Military Service Ribbons, Robert Lynn 'Peck' Gray (1932-2022) 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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Korean Service Medal, United States Armed Forces |
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Korean Service Medal, United States Armed Forces |
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United Nations Service Medal Korea, United Nations |
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United Nations Service Medal Korea, United Nations |
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Korean War (1950-1953) |
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Korea |
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3rd Infantry Division ("Rock of the Marne"), United States Army |
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64th Armor Regiment, Unitd States Army |
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| Burial | 29 Dec 2022 | Maple Dale Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois [4, 6] |
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Headstone, Gray, Robert "Bob" Lynn |
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| Person ID | I13 | Carl Wayne Gray Research | Gray - Yauch William Gray and Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Yauch Descendants, Hasler - ? Mr. Hasler and ? Descendants, Jauch - Birk Christian 'Heitl' Jauch and Maria Birk Descendants, Jauch - Hasler Jacob Jauch and Margaret 'Margret' Hasler Descendants, Lents - Seal Jacob Lents and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Seal Descendants, Mitchell - ? James Mitchell and ? Descendants, Mitchell - Pendleton Joseph Henry 'Joe' Mitchell and Elizabeth Anna Pendleton Descendants, Pendleton - Wilson Jonathan Pendleton and Eliza Ann Wilson Descendants |
| Last Modified | 4 Jun 2023 | |
| Father | Gray, John Jasper, b. 26 May 1896, Noble, Richland County, Illinois d. 19 Jul 1948, Olney Sanitarium, Olney, Richland County, Illinois (Age 52 years) | |
| Mother | Mitchell, Mary Elsie, b. 16 Aug 1903, Ingraham, Clay County, Illinois d. 31 Oct 1973, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois (Age 70 years) | |
| Marriage | 30 Oct 1919 | Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois [3, 7, 8, 9] |
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| Age at Marriage | He : 23 years and 5 months - She : 16 years and 2 months. | |
| Family ID | F5 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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| Photos |  | Family Gathering at Barb's house Dave Bell, Glenn McDowell, Lynn Gray, Bridget Bright, Pat Bright, Eber Bright Contributed by Rhonda Renee' (Bell) Toy (1965-2018) |
 | Gray Family Reunion, Labor Day, 2001 Leona, Jr., Ruth, Lynn, and Phyllis, Charley Brown Park, Flora, Illinois Contributed by Leona Mae McDowell | |
 | Gray Family Reunion, Labor Day, 2001 Leona, Ruth, and Lynn, Charley Brown Park, Flora, Illinois Contributed by Leona Mae McDowell | |
 | Lynn and Phyllis Gray, Charley Brown Park, Flora, Illinois Gray Family Reunion, Labor Day, 2001 Contributed by Leona Mae McDowell | |
 | Gray Family Reunion, Labor Day, 2001 The Gray Kids, Charley Brown Park, Flora, Illinois Contributed by Leona Mae McDowell | |
 | Carl Wayne Gray and Robert Lynn Gray Contributed by Debra (McDowell) Blank | |
 | Dale, Dixie, Lynn and Phyllis Gray, Junior Osborne Gray Family Reunion, Charley Brown Park, Flora, Illinois, 2007 Contributed by Wes and Jane Cannon | |
 | Ruth Osborne; Nancy Krutsinger; Lynn and Phyllis Gray Gray Family Reunion, Charley Brown Park, Flora, Illinois, 2007 Contributed by Wes and Jane Cannon | |
 | Phyllis & Lynn Gray, with Vickie Strange (November 2021) In a private ceremony earlier today a Quilt of Valor by the Olney Valor Quilters was awarded to Robert L. Gray, Army 1952-54 Korea. I can think of no better way to end my birthday weekend than by honoring him. Thank you for your service Dad. Contributed by Vickie Strange |
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