Compiled by Carl Wayne Gray
1946 - 1980 (34 years)
| Name | Hemphill, Charles Vance | |
| Birth | 15 Mar 1946 | Flora, Clay County, Illinois  [1] |
| Gender | Male | |
| Reference Number | HEMP.C002 | |
| Military Service | Viet Nam War, Specialist Fourth Class, United States Army [2] | |
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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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Specialist (abbreviated as SPC) (paygrade E-4), United States Army (1985-2019) Initially, Specialist 3rd Class (SP3) (E-3), United States Army, (Mar 1955 - Sep 1959) Later, Specialist 4th Class (SP4) (E-4), United States Army, (Sep 1958 - 1985) Can manage other enlisted Soldiers of lower rank. Has served a minimum of two years and attended a specific training class to earn this promotion. People… |
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Specialist (Rank) Specialist is a military rank in some countries’ armed forces. In the United States Armed Forces, it is one of the four junior enlisted ranks in the U.S. Army, above private (PVT), private (PV2), and private first class and is equivalent in pay grade to corporal. In the U.S. Space Force it consists of the four junior enlisted ranks, prior to… |
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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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Gallantry Cross, South 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 | 23 Apr 1980 | Flora, Clay County, Illinois [1] |
| Burial | Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois [1] |
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Headstone, Hemphill, Charles Vance |
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| Person ID | I28223 | Carl Wayne Gray Research |
| Last Modified | 16 Feb 2022 | |
| Father | Hemphill, Charles Monroe, b. 13 Feb 1920 d. 15 Jan 1989 (Age 68 years) | |
| Mother | Tolliver, Iva Florence, b. 25 May 1926, Clay County, Illinois d. 28 Aug 2015, Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois (Age 89 years) | |
| Marriage | 20 Jan 1944 | Flora, Clay County, Illinois |
| Age at Marriage | He was 23 years and 11 months - She was 17 years and 8 months. | |
| Family ID | F12046 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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