1897 - 1966 (68 years)
| Name | Hollis, Joseph Thomas | |
| Birth | 22 Nov 1897 | Oklahoma  [1] |
| Gender | Male | |
| Reference Number | HOLL.J007 | |
| _FGRAVE | 24199180 | |
| Military Service | World War II, Technician Fifth Grade, Headquarters and Service Company, 32nd Engineer Battalion, 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 |
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Technician Fifth Grade, United States Army and United States Army Air Forces (Sep 1942-Aug 1948) This insignia was worn during World War II. The Technician ranks were removed from the U.S. Army rank system in 1948, although the concept was brought back with the Specialist ranks in 1955. |
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Technician Fifth Grade, United States Army and United States Army Air Forces (Sep 1942-Aug 1948) This insignia was worn during World War II. The Technician ranks were removed from the U.S. Army rank system in 1948, although the concept was brought back with the Specialist ranks in 1955. |
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United States Army Enlisted Rank Insignia |
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World War II (1939-1945) |
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| Death | 12 Feb 1966 | Olney, Richland County, Illinois [1] |
| Burial | Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois [2] |
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Headstone, Hollis, Joseph Thomas |
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Headstone, Hollis, Joseph Thomas Displayed with permission of Lady in Black |
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| Person ID | I28347 | Carl Wayne Gray Research |
| Last Modified | 5 Jul 2024 | |
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