Compiled by Carl Wayne Gray
1931 - 2004 (72 years)
| Name | Hughes, Charles Franklin | |
| Birth | 9 Aug 1931 | Clay County, Illinois  |
| Gender | Male | |
| Reference Number | HUGH.C001 | |
| _FGRAVE | 58519985 | |
| Military Service | Korean War, Sergeant, United States Army | |
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United States of America Flag, 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,… |
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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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Sergeant (abbreviated as Sgt.), United States Army (Combat Arms) (Aug 1948-Feb 1951) In the Korean War era, this rank was called "Sergeant". There was no 3 stripe Sergeant insignia during this period. |
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United States Army Enlisted Rank Insignia |
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Generic Military Service Ribbons, Korean War NOTE: This list may be incomplete. Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray |
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Korean War (1950-1953) |
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Korea |
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| Death | 29 Jul 2004 | Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana |
| Burial | Oak Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg, Richland County, Illinois |
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| Person ID | I18164 | Carl Wayne Gray Research |
| Last Modified | 4 Apr 2024 | |
| Father | Hughes, Leo L., b. 11 Oct 1897 d. 1963 (Age 65 years) | |
| Mother | Hough, Sarah Ann, b. 8 Nov 1908, Illinois d. 23 Sep 1995 (Age 86 years) | |
| Family ID | F8111 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family | Brock, R.R. | |
| Family ID | F8110 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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