| Name |
Bissey, Larry Paul |
| Birth |
15 Dec 1937 |
Clay City, Clay County, Illinois  [1, 2, 3] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Reference Number |
BISS.L002 |
| _FGRAVE |
17921761 |
| Funeral |
12 Jul 2004 |
First United Methodist Church, Olney, Richland County, Illinois [1] |
| Military Service |
Career Soldier, Sergeant First Class, United States Army |
| Military Service |
Viet Nam War, United States Army [1, 4] |
- Larry enlisted in the United States Army in January 1955 and retired in March 1976. During 21 years of military service, he served his country commendably with two deployments to Vietnam. He also was deployed to France, Germany, Korea and numerous other military installations throughout the United States.
Career Soldier, Sergeant First Class, United States Army
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United States of America Flag, 50 Stars (1960 - Present)
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United States Army
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Larry Paul Bissey (1937-2004)
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United States Army
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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/
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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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Bronze Star Medal, United States
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Bronze Star Medal, United States Armed Forces
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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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Map of Military Installations during the Vietnam War
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| Death |
8 Jul 2004 |
Calhoun, Richland County, Illinois [1, 2] |
| Burial |
12 Jul 2004 |
Richland Cemetery, Calhoun, Richland County, Illinois [1, 2] |
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Headstone, Bissey, Shirley Kay and Larry Paul
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Headstone, Bissey, Shirley Kay and Larry Paul
Contributed by Jim and Kathy Michels
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| Person ID |
I1696 |
Carl Wayne Gray Research | Graham - Hornick John Riley Graham and Rebecca Isabelle 'Bell' Hornick Descendants, Luke - Harrington William David Luke and Barbara Harrington Descendants, Stanford - Emmott John Thomas Stanford and Bathsheba Austin 'Bessie' Emmott Descendants, Hornick - Baity Christopher Columbus Hornick and Rachel Baity Descendant, Luke - Fuller Thomas Luke and Drusella Cossal Fuller Descendants, Stanford - Kenley David Stanford and Amanda J. Kenley Descendants, Stanford - Wickersham David Stanford and Rebecca L. Wickersham Descendants |
| Last Modified |
1 Jul 2024 |
| Family 1 |
Conner, Joyce Ann, b. 14 Jul 1940, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois d. 5 Jun 2013, Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois (Age 72 years) |
| Marriage |
15 Dec 1958 |
Clay City, Clay County, Illinois [7] |
| Age at Marriage |
He was 21 years - She was 18 years and 5 months. |
| Divorce |
- Larry was married to Joyce less than a year, and was out-of-state and overseas in the military much of that time, specifically during conception of her first child. He divorced her.
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| Children |
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| Family ID |
F427 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Last Modified |
31 Jan 2023 |
| Family 2 |
Williams, Shirley Kay, b. 19 Jan 1944, Olney, Richland County, Illinois d. 27 Jan 2023, Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois (Age 79 years) |
| Children |
| | 1. Bissey, G.P. |
| | 2. Bissey, G.M. |
| | 3. Bissey, B.L. |
| + | 4. Bissey, Gary Wayne, b. 6 May 1966, Aberdeen, Hartford County, Maryland d. 22 Feb 2010, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois (Age 43 years) |
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| Family ID |
F1301 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Last Modified |
31 Jan 2023 |
1937 - 2004 (66 years)
