Name |
Weston, Billy Joe |
Suffix |
Sr. |
Birth |
31 Aug 1949 |
Richland County, Illinois [1] |
Gender |
Male |
Burial |
Saint Josephs Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois [2] |
Reference Number |
WEST.B001 |
_FGRAVE |
104871758 |
Military Service |
Viet Nam War, United States Marine Corps [1] |
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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 Marine Corps
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United States Marine Corps
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United States Marine Corps Rank Insignia
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Republic Of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm Ribbon (US Air Force, US Navy, US Marine Corps, US Coast Guard Frame), Republic of Vietnam
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Gallantry Cross, South Vietnam
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![Military Service Ribbons, Weston, Billy Joe Sr. (1949-2013) Military Service Ribbons, Weston, Billy Joe Sr. (1949-2013)](Military/thumb_Military%20Service%20Ribbons%2C%20Weston%2C%20Billy%20Joe.jpg) |
Military Service Ribbons, Weston, Billy Joe Sr. (1949-2013)
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
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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
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 |
8 Feb 2013 |
Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois [1] |
Burial |
Y [1] |
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Headstone, Weston, Billy J. and Janice K.
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Person ID |
I21452 |
Carl Wayne Gray Research |
Last Modified |
29 May 2024 |