Genealogies from Clay, Effingham, Richland, and Wayne Counties in Illinois
1927 - 2010 (82 years)| Name | Weaver, Carl William 'Billie' | |
| Birth | 10 Feb 1927 | Olney, Richland County, Illinois  [1, 2, 3] |
| Gender | Male | |
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1930 Census, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois, page 02a 1930 United States Federal Census, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois, (District 0003) (Village), image 03, page 02a |
| Reference Number | WEAV.C002 | |
| _FGRAVE | 46798407 | |
| Military Service | World War II, Signalman Third Class, United States Navy [5] | |
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USS Saint Croix River (LSM(R)-524), United States Navy |
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American Campaign Medal, United States |
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Joint Expeditionary Base–Little Creek, Virginia formerly known as Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek |
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Signalman 3rd Class (SM3c), United States Navy (World War II) (Seaman Branch) (Insignia worn on the Right Sleeve) |
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List of Hull Classifications, United States Navy |
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Naval Station Great Lakes, North Chicago, Illinois |
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United States Navy |
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United States Navy Enlisted Rank Insignia of World War II Seaman Branch rating badges were the only ones worn on the right sleeve, all other branches were worn on the left. The Engine Room Force was organized somewhat differently from other branches. Historically, non-rated engine room men were paid at a higher rate than their deck counterparts because of the more strenuous nature of their work. This… |
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United States Navy Enlisted Rates |
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World War II (1939-1945) |
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World War II Victory Medal, United States Military |
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World War II Honoree, Weaver, Carl William (1927-2010) |
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Flag of the United States, 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, a… |
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Military Service Ribbons, Carl William 'Billie' Weaver (1927-2010) Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray |
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American Campaign Medal, United States Armed Forces |
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United States Navy Shield |
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World War II Victory Medal, United States Military |
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Brochure, World War II Memorial, Flora, Illinois, Nov 11, 2007, page 01 of 26 pages On Veterans' Day, 2005, the city of Flora, Illinois dedicated a memorial to all known Clay County, Illinois World War II Veterans. Located on the south side of the city library, this is a copy of the brochure honoring that event. This 2007 brochure adds a matrix for locating the memorial brick that was laid in honor of each veteran. This… |
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Brochure, World War II Memorial, Flora, Illinois, Nov 11, 2007, page 02 of 26 pages On Veterans' Day, 2005, the city of Flora, Illinois dedicated a memorial to all known Clay County, Illinois World War II Veterans. Located on the south side of the city library, this is a copy of the brochure honoring that event. This 2007 brochure adds a matrix for locating the memorial brick that was laid in honor of each veteran. This… |
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Brochure, World War II Memorial, Flora, Illinois, Nov 11, 2007, page 03 of 26 pages On Veterans' Day, 2005, the city of Flora, Illinois dedicated a memorial to all known Clay County, Illinois World War II Veterans. Located on the south side of the city library, this is a copy of the brochure honoring that event. This 2007 brochure adds a matrix for locating the memorial brick that was laid in honor of each veteran. This… |
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Brochure, World War II Memorial, Flora, Illinois, Nov 11, 2007, page 24 of 26 pages On Veterans' Day, 2005, the city of Flora, Illinois dedicated a memorial to all known Clay County, Illinois World War II Veterans. Located on the south side of the city library, this is a copy of the brochure honoring that event. This 2007 brochure adds a matrix for locating the memorial brick that was laid in honor of each veteran. This… |
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| Death | 16 Jan 2010 | Gulfport, Henderson County, Illinois [1] |
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| Burial | 21 Jan 2010 | Carman Cemetery, Carman, Henderson County, Illinois [6] |
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Headstone, Weaver, Carl William |
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| Person ID | I18522 | Carl Wayne Gray Research | Hunley - Pryor Archibald Henry 'Arch' Hunley and Nancy Ellen Pryor Descendants |
| Last Modified | 23 Jul 2026 | |
| Father | Weaver, Carl B., b. 1899, Illinois d. 18 Jun 1944 (Age 45 years) | |
| Mother | Hunley, Ruby R., b. 14 Nov 1905, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois d. 13 Jul 2001, Flora Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois (Age 95 years) | |
| Marriage | Y [2, 3, 7, 8] | |
| Family ID | F8322 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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| Histories | | Brochure, World War II Memorial, Flora, Illinois, Nov 11, 2007 On Veterans' Day, 2005, the city of Flora, Illinois dedicated a memorial to all known Clay County, Illinois World War II Veterans. Located on the south side of the city library, this is a copy of the brochure honoring that event. This 2007 brochure adds a matrix for locating the memorial brick that was laid in honor of each veteran. … |
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