Compiled by Carl Wayne Gray
1944 - 2014 (69 years)
| Name | Orel, Jerry Wayne | |
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Jerry Wayne Orel (1944-2014) |
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| Birth | 17 Oct 1944 | Olney, Richland County, Illinois  [1] |
| Gender | Male | |
| Reference Number | OREL.J001 | |
| _FGRAVE | 129773091 | |
| Military Service | Viet Nam War, Specialist Fourth Class, United States Army | |
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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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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. People… |
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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 Army Enlisted Rank Insignia |
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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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Vietnam |
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Vietnam War (1955-1975) |
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Map of Military Installations during the Vietnam War Locate any Fire Base, Landing Zone, or Military Installation during the Vietnam War with this Interactive Google Map of Vietnam. |
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| Death | 13 May 2014 | West Salem, Edwards County, Illinois [1] |
| Burial | Moravian Cemetery, West Salem, Edwards County, Illinois [2] |
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Headstone, Orel, Connie R. and Jerry |
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Headstone, Orel, Jerry Wayne |
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| Person ID | I31072 | Carl Wayne Gray Research |
| Last Modified | 8 Nov 2023 | |
| Father | Orel, Wayne L., b. 30 Apr 1912, West Salem, Edwards County, Illinois d. 14 Oct 1996, Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois (Age 84 years) | |
| Mother | Burton, Geneva F., b. 13 Nov 1915, Wabash County, Illinois d. 30 Jan 1992, Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois (Age 76 years) | |
| Marriage | 28 Apr 1934 | Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois |
| Age at Marriage | He : 22 years - She : 18 years and 5 months. | |
| Family ID | F13036 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family 1 | Smith, S. | |
| Family ID | F13033 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Last Modified | 31 Jan 2023 | |
| Family 2 | Newton, Connie Rae, b. 20 Jul 1947 d. 31 Jul 1992 (Age 45 years) | |
| Family ID | F13034 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Last Modified | 31 Jan 2023 | |
| Family 3 | Shaw, T.S. | |
| Family ID | F13035 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Last Modified | 31 Jan 2023 | |
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