Carl Wayne Gray Genealogies
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Gray, C.W.C.
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Person ID I1 Carl Wayne Gray Research | Bauer - Seyfferth Konrad Bauer and Margarete Kunigunde Seyfferth Descendants, Bricker - Shock Conrad Bricker and Lucinda Shock Descendants, Bugg - Patterson Alfred C. Bugg and Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Patterson Descendants, Frock - Barker Michael M. Frock and Margaret Barker Descendants, Frock - Seltenreich Michael Frock and Elizabeth Seltenreich Descendants, Graham - Hornick John Riley Graham and Rebecca Isabelle 'Bell' Hornick Descendants, Gray - Yauch William Gray and Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Yauch Descendants, Hasler - ? Mr. Hasler and ? Descendants, Hornick - Baity Christopher Columbus Hornick and Rachel Baity Descendant, 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, Luke - Fuller Thomas Luke and Drusella Cossal Fuller Descendants, Luke - Harrington William David Luke and Barbara Harrington Descendants, Maglone - Landers James Maglone and Mary Landers Descendants, McDowell - Maglone John William 'Will' McDowell and Margaret Maglone 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, Seyferth - Ganzleben Baltasar Seyferth and Anna Katharina Ganzleben Descendants Last Modified 28 Apr 2025
Father Gray, Carl Lester, b. 16 May 1921, Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois 
d. 13 Jun 1953, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois (Age 32 years) Mother McDowell, Dorothy Lois 'Dot', b. 5 Sep 1927, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois d. 13 Sep 2004, St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois (Age 77 years) Marriage 17 Oct 1945 Flora, Clay County, Illinois [1, 2, 3] - Ben F. Wineland performed the wedding ceremony of Dorothy and Carl. The marriage license states that they were married in Flora, Clay County, Illinois
Marriage License, Carl Gray and Dorothy McDowell (page 01 or 02 pages)
Contributed by Debra (McDowell) Blank
Marriage License, Carl Gray and Dorothy McDowell (page 02 or 02 pages)
Contributed by Debra (McDowell) Blank
Family ID F2 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Father Bricker, Ralph Orville, b. 7 Nov 1905, Oak Bluff Township, Arkansas d. 23 Feb 1987, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois (Age 81 years) Mother McDowell, Dorothy Lois 'Dot', b. 5 Sep 1927, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois d. 13 Sep 2004, St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois (Age 77 years) Marriage 11 Dec 1954 Louisville, Clay County, Illinois [3, 4, 5] - Clarence A. Tilleman performed the wedding ceremony of Dorothy and Ralph. They spent their honeymoon in Nashville, Tennessee where they attended the "Grand Ole Opry".
Family ID F3 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Bauer, K.E. Children 1. Gray, S.D. Family ID F1 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Photos 
Carl Wayne Gray
Basic Training 1966. Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Carl Wayne Gray's Military Service Ribbons
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
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…Carl Wayne Gray, United States Army First Sergeant (Retired)
8th Denver JROTC Battalion, Thomas Jefferson High School, Denver, Colorado
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
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…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…
Carl Wayne Gray
Sergeant, United States Army. Landing Zone Bayonet, Chu Lai, Viet Nam, 1969.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Carl Wayne Gray
Newly promoted to Specialist 4th Class (SP4), Christensen Barracks, Bindlach, Germany about 1967
From the Dorothy Lois 'Dot' (McDowell) Bricker (1927-2004) collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Carl Wayne Gray
With his dog "Chino". Photo taken at Clay City, Illinois
From the Dorothy Lois 'Dot' (McDowell) Bricker (1927-2004) collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
198th Light Infantry Brigade ("Brave and Bold"), United States Army 198th Light Infantry Brigade ("Brave and Bold"), United States Army 
Carl Wayne Gray, United States Army First Sergeant (Retired)
8th Denver JROTC Battalion, Thomas Jefferson High School, Denver, Colorado
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Carl Wayne Gray
Sergeant, United States Army, Landing Zone Bayonet, Chu Lai, Viet Nam, 1969
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Military Service Ribbons, Gray, Carl Wayne 'Charley'
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Carl Wayne Gray
1st Birthday, Clay City, Illinois
From the Dorothy Lois 'Dot' (McDowell) Bricker (1927-2004) collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
23rd Infantry Division (Americal), United States Army 
1st Cavalry Division ("The First Team"), United States Army 
Carl Wayne Gray, United States Army First Sergeant (Retired)
Cinco de Mayo
8th Denver JROTC Battalion, Thomas Jefferson High School, Denver, Colorado
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Carl Wayne Gray
Sergeant, United States Army. Landing Zone Bayonet, Chu Lai, Viet Nam, 1969
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
German Armed Forces Badge of Marksmanship Class 2 
Mary (Mitchell) Gray holding Carl Wayne Gray (on the left) and Mary Ella Stout (on the right
Mary Elsie (Mitchell) Gray holding her grandchildren Carl Wayne Gray and Mary Ella Stout.
Photo taken at Clay City, Illinois.
From the Dorothy Lois 'Dot' (McDowell) Bricker (1927-2004) collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Bronze Star Medal, United States 23rd Infantry Division (Americal), United States Army 
10th Denver JROTC Battalion, Montbello High School, Denver, Colorado 
Carl Wayne Gray in Viet Nam Sergeant, United States Army. Standing in front of 14th Artillery Battalion Crest at Landing Zone Bayonet, Chu Lai, Viet Nam, 1969.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Army Achievement Medal, United States Army 
Carl Wayne Gray and Mary Ella Stout
Wayne was 10 months old, Mary Ella was 1 year old.
From the Dorothy Lois 'Dot' (McDowell) Bricker (1927-2004) collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Carl Wayne Gray holding Martha Lois Gray 
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of South Viet Nam 
2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment ("Toujours Prêt"), United States Army 
8th Denver JROTC Battalion, Thomas Jefferson High School, Denver, Colorado 
Carl Wayne Gray
Sergeant, United States Army. Landing Zone Bayonet, Chu Lai, Viet Nam, 1969.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
First Sergeant 
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…
2nd Support Command (VII Corps), United States Army 
United States Army Cadet Command 
Carl Wayne Gray
Sergeant, United States Army, with Chinese AK-47 Rifle, Landing Zone Bayonet, Chu Lai, Viet Nam, 1969
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Marksmanship Qualification Badge, Expert, United States Army 
Carl Wayne and Martha Gray with Joe Wilson
From the Dorothy Lois 'Dot' (McDowell) Bricker (1927-2004) collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Sergeant, United States Army
(Sep 1959-1994)
3rd Armored Division ("Spearhead"), United States Army 
Carl Wayne Gray
Sergeant, United States Army with Chinese SKS Rifle, Landing Zone Bayonet, Chu Lai, Viet Nam, 1969
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Qualification Bar, Pistol, United States Army 
Carl Wayne and Martha Gray with Joe Wilson
From the Dorothy Lois 'Dot' (McDowell) Bricker (1927-2004) collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Vietnam Service Medal, United States Armed Forces 
3rd Infantry Division ("Rock of the Marne"), United States Army 
Overseas Service Bar, United States Army 
Qualification Bar, Rifle, United States Army 
Carl Wayne Gray and Ronnie McDowell
From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998 collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
6th Army ("Alamo Force"), United States Army Service Stripe (Hash Mark), United States Armed Forces 
Ronald Ray "Ron" McDowell and Carl Wayne Gray
From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998 collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
6th Army ("Alamo Force"), United States Army 
Service Stripe (Hash Mark), United States Army 
Martha Lois Gray, Hazel Bernice McDowell, and Carl Wayne Gray
Photo taken at Clay City, Illinois.
Contributed by Hazel Bernice 'Habe' (McDowell) Clark
6th Cavalry Brigade, United States Army 
Seventh United States Army 
Carl Wayne Gray
Standing between Glenn McDowell's 1947 Chevrolet and 1936 Ford. Photo taken at Clay City, Illinois.
From the Dorothy Lois 'Dot' (McDowell) Bricker (1927-2004) collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Army Commendation Medal, United States Army 
Barefooted Cousins
Looks like none of us had any shoes.
Left to Right: Debra, Wayne, Martha, & Jody standing in front. Place Taken: Clay City, Illinois
Contributed by Debra (McDowell) Blank
Army Nom-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, United States Army 
Bricker and Bell Families
Photo taken May 1958 at Clay City, Illinois.
Contributed by Hazel Bernice 'Habe' (McDowell) Clark
Army Overseas Service Ribbon, United States Army 
Ronnie McDowell, Terry Myers, Wayne Gray
Contributed by Nella (McDowell) Dilley
Army Service Ribbon, United States Army 
Betty, Hazel, Debra McDowell, Martha and Wayne Gray
From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998 collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Bronze Star Medal, United States 
Carl Wayne Gray and Austin 'Cork' Kelley
From the Dorothy Lois 'Dot' (McDowell) Bricker (1927-2004) collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
First Sergeant (abbreviated as 1SG) (paygrade E-8), United States Army 
Carl Wayne Gray and Austin 'Cork' Kelley
From the Dorothy Lois 'Dot' (McDowell) Bricker (1927-2004) collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Good Conduct Medal, United States Army 
Patricia JoAnn, Martha Lois, and Carl Wayne Gray
Photo taken in Doctor Henderson's office at Clay City, Illinois.
From the Dorothy Lois 'Dot' (McDowell) Bricker (1927-2004) collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Master Sergeant (abbreviated as MSG) (paygrade E-8), United States Army 
Carl Wayne Gray
High School Senior Photo, Clay City Community High School, Clay City, Illinois
From the Dorothy Lois 'Dot' (McDowell) Bricker (1927-2004) collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Meritorious Service Medal, United States Armed Forces 
Carl Wayne Gray, enroute to Vietnam, December 1968
Enroute to Vietnam, December 29, 1968, Clay City, Illinois
From the Dorothy Lois 'Dot' (McDowell) Bricker (1927-2004) collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
National Defense Service Medal, United States Armed Forces 
Carl Wayne Gray
Photo taken December 25, 1968 at Clay City, Illinois, enroute to Viet Nam
Contributed by Barbara Louise 'Barb' (McDowell) House (1935-2020)
Private First Class (abbreviated as PFC) (pay grade E-3), United States Army
(Sep 1959-May 1968)
PFCs are promoted to this level after one year or earlier by request of supervisor. Individual can begin Basic Combat Training (BCT) at this level with experience or prior military training. Carries out orders issued to them to the best of his/her ability.
Rickie Lee 'Rick' Bell, Carl Wayne Gray, and David Wayne 'Dave' Bell
Wayne, Rickie (9 yrs) and Dave (10 yrs) Bell, December 1968. Taken at Dot's in Clay City.
Wayne home on leave before going to Viet Nam. (Just returned from Germany).
Contributed by Hazel Bernice 'Habe' (McDowell) Clark
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of South Viet Nam 
Terry Petty and Wayne Gray
From the Edna Bernice (McDowell) Wilson (1918-2004) collection.
Contributed by Leona Mae McDowell
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…
Wayne Gray and Charles McDowell, 1987
Photo taken June 1987 at McDowell Reunion, Olney City Park, Olney, Illinois. Wayne and his family had just been reassigned from Ludwigsburg, Germany.
Contributed by Barbara Louise 'Barb' (McDowell) House (1935-2020)
Sergeant First Class (abbreviated as SFC) (paygrade E-7), United States Army
(Sep 1959-2019)
Key assistant and advisor to the platoon leader. Generally, has 15 to 18 years of Army experience and puts it to use by making quick, accurate decisions in the best interests of the Soldiers and the country.
Source: http://www.usamilitarymedals.com/
Pat Bright, Wayne Gray, Dorothy Bricker, and Martha Harris Photo taken February, 1987 at Clay City, Illinois, after Ralph Bricker's Funeral
Contributed by Barbara Louise 'Barb' (McDowell) House (1935-2020)
Sergeant, United States Army
(Sep 1959-1994)
Carl Wayne Gray, 5th Grade
5th grade photo, Clay City Grade School, Clay City, Illinois.
From the Dorothy Lois 'Dot' (McDowell) Bricker (1927-2004) collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
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…
Ralph Orville Bricker, Patty and Wayne Gray
Photo taken at Clay City, Illinois
From the Dorothy Lois 'Dot' (McDowell) Bricker (1927-2004) collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Specialist 5th Class (abbreviated as SP5) (paygrade E-5), United States Army
(1959-1985)
Formerly Specialist 2nd Class (SP2) (1955-1959)
Rick Hipes, Wayne Gray, Granny Bricker
Contributed by Martha Lois (Gray) Harris (1950-2003)
Staff Sergeant (abbreviated as SSG) (paygrade E-6), United States Army
(Sep 1959-2019)
Also commands a squad (9 to 10 Soldiers). Often has one or more SGTs under their leadership. Responsible for developing, maintaining and utilizing the full range of his Soldiers' potential.
Source: http://www.usamilitarymedals.com/
Glenn McDowell, Wayne Gray, Ron McDowell
Photo taken February, 1987 at Clay City, Illinois, after Ralph Bricker's Funeral
Contributed by Barbara Louise 'Barb' (McDowell) House (1935-2020)
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…
Wayne Gray and Dorothy Bricker
Photo taken February 1987 at Clay City, Illinois, after Ralph Bricker's Funeral
Contributed by Barbara Louise 'Barb' (McDowell) House (1935-2020)
United States Army Quartermaster School Brigade 
Carl Wayne Gray and Robert Lynn Gray
Contributed by Debra (McDowell) Blank
Vietnam Service Medal, United States Armed Forces 
Memorial Brick, Carl Wayne Gray
Veterans' Memorial, County Courthouse, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois
Contributed by Don Weidner
Wayne Gray and Travor Bissey
Photo taken in Flora, Illinois, Sep 18, 2018
Contributed by Doris (Mayo) Bissey
Carl Wayne Gray
Photo taken in Flora, Illinois, Sep 18, 2018
Contributed by Doris (Mayo) Bissey
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Notes At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.
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Sources - [S15274] 1950 United States Federal Census, Clay City, Illinois, District 13-3, Sheet 15 (Reliability: 3).
- [S2] Daily News Record, Flora, Clay County, Illinois, Obituary, Gray, Carl Lester, 32, (Daily News Record, Flora, Clay County, Illinois, 15 & 17 June 1953), none. (Reliability: 2).
- [S6] The Daily Clay County Advocate Press (Flora, Clay County, Illinois), Obituary, Bricker, Dorothy, 77, (The Daily Clay County Advocate Press (Flora, Clay County, Illinois), 18 September 2004), none. (Reliability: 2).
- [S8] https://www.findagrave.com, Headstone, Bricker, Ralph O. and Dorothy L., (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36607547/ralph-o-bricker) (Reliability: 2).
- [S146] http://www.findagrave.com, Obituary, Clark, Hazel Bernice, 61, (http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSsr=401&GScid=105163&GRid=17873261&), none. (Reliability: 2).
- [S15274] 1950 United States Federal Census, Clay City, Illinois, District 13-3, Sheet 15 (Reliability: 3).
