1943 - 1968 (24 years)
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| Name |
Glover, Douglas John |
| Birth |
2 May 1943 |
Cortland, Cortland County, New York  |
| Gender |
Male |
| Reference Number |
GLOV.D001 |
| _FGRAVE |
70784945 |
| Military Service |
Viet Nam War, Sergeant First Class, United States Army [1] |
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Sergeant First Class (abbreviated as SFC) (paygrade E-7), United States Army
(Sep 1959-2019)
Key assistant and advisor to the platoon leader. Generally, has 15 to 18 years of Army experience and puts it to use by making quick, accurate decisions in the best interests of the Soldiers and the country.
Source: http://www.usamilitarymedals.com/
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United States Army
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Douglas John Glover (1943-1968)
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United States Army Enlisted Rank Insignia
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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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Vietnam War
(1955-1975)
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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 |
19 Feb 1968 |
Laos |
| Cause: Helicopter Crash |
| Burial |
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia [1] |
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Headstone, Dye, Melvin C.; Glover, Douglas J.; and Griffith, Robert S.
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Headstone, Dye, Melvin C.; Glover, Douglas J.; and Griffith, Robert S.
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Headstone, Dye, Melvin C.; Glover, Douglas J.; and Griffith, Robert S.
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| Person ID |
I49978 |
Carl Wayne Gray Research |
| Last Modified |
16 Jun 2023 |
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| Sources |
- [S14634] http://www.findagrave.com, Headstone, Dye, Melvin C.; Glover, Douglas J.; and Griffith, Robert S., (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40637220/melvin-carnills-dye), none. (Reliability: 2).
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