| Name |
Patterson, Vern |
| Birth |
18 Apr 1944 |
Noble, Richland County, Illinois  [1] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Reference Number |
PATT.V003 |
| _FGRAVE |
212195041 |
| Funeral |
1 Feb 2008 |
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Woodbridge, Prince William County, Virginia [1] |
| Military Service |
Viet Nam War, United States Army [1] |
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United States of America Flag, 50 Stars (1960 - Present)
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United States Army
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United States Army
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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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Military Service Ribbons, Patterson, Vern (1945-2008)
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
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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 |
27 Jan 2008 |
Dale City, Prince William County, Virginia [1, 2] |
| Cause: Cancer |
| Burial |
1 Feb 2008 |
Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Woodbridge, Prince William County, Virginia [1] |
| Person ID |
I18137 |
Carl Wayne Gray Research |
| Last Modified |
26 Oct 2024 |
1944 - 2008 (63 years)
