1927 - 1951 (24 years)
| Name | Tucker, Ray Dean | |
| Birth | 14 Sep 1927 | Noble, Richland County, Illinois  [1] |
| Gender | Male | |
| Reference Number | TUCK.R003 | |
| Military Service | Korean War, Private First Class, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army [1] | |
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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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United States Army |
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Private First Class (abbreviated as Pfc.), United States Army, Combat Arms (Aug 1948-Feb 1951) |
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Korean War (1950-1953) |
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Korea |
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1st Cavalry Division ("The First Team"), United States Army |
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1st Cavalry Division ("The First Team"), United States Army |
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8th Cavalry Regiment, United States Army |
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Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation |
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Military Service Ribbons, Tucker, Ray Dean (1927-1951) Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray |
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Purple Heart Medal, United States Military |
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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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Korean Service Medal, United States Armed Forces |
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Korean Service Medal, United States Armed Forces |
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United Nations Service Medal for Korea |
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United Nations Service Medal Korea |
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Korean War Service Medal |
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Korean War Service Medal |
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| Military Service | World War II, United States Army [2] | |
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Combat Infantryman Badge, United States Army |
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Purple Heart Medal, United States Military |
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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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Combat Infantryman Badge, United States Army |
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Purple Heart Medal, United States Military |
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United States Army |
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United States Army Enlisted Rank Insignia |
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| Death | 4 Oct 1951 | North Korea [1, 3] |
| Cause: Killed in Action | ||
| Burial | Noble Prairie Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois [1] |
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Headstone, Tucker, Ray Dean |
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| Person ID | I25370 | Carl Wayne Gray Research | Maglone - Landers James Maglone and Mary Landers Descendants |
| Last Modified | 4 Apr 2024 | |
| Father | Tucker, Corta Emery, b. 13 Aug 1893, Noble, Richland County, Illinois d. 18 May 1963 (Age 69 years) | |
| Mother | Foster, Ethel May, b. 1892, Oregon d. 1977 (Age 85 years) | |
| Marriage | 1919 | |
| Age at Marriage | He was ~ 25 years and 4 months - She was ~ 27 years. | |
| Family ID | F11007 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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