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Pate, James Archie 'Sonny' |
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James Archie "Sonny" Pate (1946-1984)
School Photo
From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998 collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
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| Birth |
22 Jun 1946 |
Clay City, Clay County, Illinois  [1, 2] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Occupation |
Oil Field Worker |
| Reference Number |
PATE.J001 |
| _FGRAVE |
26564395 |
| Funeral |
18 Jun 1984 (37 years) |
Hosselton-Bookout-Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois [3] |
| Military Service |
Viet Nam War, Specialist Fourth Class, 62nd Transportation Company, (Special Troops), United States Army, United States Army [2] |
- Notes from Carl Wayne Gray:
"Sonny" took basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He served in Viet Nam with United States Army Vietnam, possibly with the 1st Logistical Command, United States Army where he was a truck driver..
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Clay City Serviceman Completes Training
Contributed by Cathy Mick
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James Archie "Sonny" Pate (1946-1984)
Contributed by Barbara Louise 'Barb' (McDowell) House (1935-2020)
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Clay City Youth Sent to Vietnam
Contributed by Cathy Mick
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Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
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James Archie 'Sonny' Pate (1946-1984)
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Gallantry Cross, South Vietnam
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Ira, Betty and James Pate
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Promoted in Vietnam
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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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James "Sonny" and Ira Pate
Contributed by Cathy Mick
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Military Assistance Command, Vietnam
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James Archie 'Sonny' Pate (1946-1984)
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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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James Archie 'Sonny' Pate (1946-1984)
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United States Army
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James Archie 'Sonny' Pate (1946-1984)
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United States Army Enlisted Rank Insignia
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Ira and James "Sonny" Pate
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United States Army Vietnam
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James Archie 'Sonny' Pate (1946-1984)
With M14 Rifle
Contributed by Cathy Mick
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Vietnam
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James Archie 'Sonny' Pate (1946-1984)
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Vietnam War
(1955-1975)
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James Archie 'Sonny' Pate (1946-1984)
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James Archie 'Sonny' Pate (1946-1984)
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James Archie 'Sonny' Pate (1946-1984)
Contributed by Cathy Mick
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James Archie 'Sonny' Pate (1946-1984)
Contributed by Cathy Mick
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James Archie 'Sonny' Pate (1946-1984)
Contributed by Cathy Mick
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James Archie 'Sonny' Pate (1946-1984)
Contributed by Cathy Mick
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James Archie 'Sonny' Pate (1946-1984)
Contributed by Cathy Mick
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James Archie 'Sonny' Pate (1946-1984)
Contributed by Cathy Mick
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James Archie 'Sonny' Pate (1946-1984)
Contributed by Cathy Mick
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James Archie 'Sonny' Pate (1946-1984)
Contributed by Cathy Mick
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James Archie 'Sonny' Pate (1946-1984)
Contributed by Cathy Mick
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James Archie 'Sonny' Pate (1946-1984)
Contributed by Cathy Mick
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James Archie 'Sonny' Pate (1946-1984)
Contributed by Cathy Mick
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James Archie 'Sonny' Pate (1946-1984)
Contributed by Cathy Mick
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James Archie 'Sonny' Pate (1946-1984)
Contributed by Cathy Mick
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James Archie 'Sonny' Pate (1946-1984)
Contributed by Cathy Mick
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James Archie 'Sonny' Pate (1946-1984)
Contributed by Cathy Mick
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James Archie 'Sonny' Pate (1946-1984)
Displayed with permission of Lady in Black
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James Pate (1946-1984)
Contributed by Barbara Louise 'Barb' (McDowell) House (1935-2020)
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Generic Military Service Ribbons, Vietnam War, United States Army
NOTE: This list may be incomplete.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
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Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV)
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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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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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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 Vietnam
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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… |
| Death |
14 Jun 1984 |
Flora, Clay County, Illinois [2, 3] |
| Burial |
18 Jun 1984 |
Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois [2, 3] |
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Headstone, Pate, James A.
Displayed with permission of Lady in Black
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Headstone, Pate, James A.
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| Person ID |
I454 |
Carl Wayne Gray Research | Graham - Hornick John Riley Graham and Rebecca Isabelle 'Bell' Hornick Descendants, Hornick - Baity Christopher Columbus Hornick and Rachel Baity Descendant, Luke - Fuller Thomas Luke and Drusella Cossal Fuller Descendants, Luke - Harrington William David Luke and Barbara Harrington Descendants |
| Last Modified |
24 Oct 2023 |
English
1946 - 1984 (37 years)
