Genealogies from Clay, Effingham, Richland, and Wayne Counties in Illinois
1930 - 1950 (20 years)| Name | Bolen, James Elmo | |
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Memorial, Bolen, James E. * A structure erected in honor of someone whose remains lie elsewhere. |
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| Birth | 20 Apr 1930 | Illinois  |
| Gender | Male | |
| Reference Number | BOLE.J002 | |
| _FGRAVE | 118185418 | |
| Military Service | Korean War, Corporal, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, United Statess Army [1] | |
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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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United States Army Emblem 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 |
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Corporal (Cpl.), United States Army (Combat Arms) (Aug 1948-Feb 1951) |
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United States Army Enlisted Rank Insignia |
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Presidential Unit Citation, United States Army Originally called the Distinguished Unit Citation |
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Presidential Unit Citation, United States Uniformed Services Originally called the Distinguished Unit Citation |
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Presidential Unit Citation (South Korea) |
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Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation |
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Combat Infantryman Badge, United States Army |
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Combat Infantryman Badge, United States Army |
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Military Service Ribbons, James Elmo Bolen(1930-1950) Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray |
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Silver Star Medal, United States Armed Forces |
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Silver Star Medal, United States, United States Armed Forces |
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Purple Heart Medal, United States Military |
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Purple Heart Medal, United States Military |
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National Defense Service Medal, United States Armed Forces |
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National Defense Service Medal, United States Armed Forces |
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Korean Service Medal, United States Armed Forces |
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Korean Service Medal, United States Armed Forces |
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United Nations Service Medal Korea, United Nations |
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United Nations Service Medal Korea, United Nations |
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Korean War Service Medal |
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Korean War Service Medal |
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Korean War (1950-1953) |
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Korea |
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1st Cavalry Division ("The First Team"), United States Army |
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1st Cavalry Division ("The First Team"), United States Army |
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5th Cavalry Regiment ("Black Knights"), United States Army |
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| Death | 26 Nov 1950 | North Korea [2] |
| Cause: Killed in Action | ||
| Burial | National Korean War Veterans Memorial, Washington, District of Columbia [3] |
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| Person ID | I24931 | Carl Wayne Gray Research |
| Last Modified | 20 Jan 2024 | |
| Father | Bolen, Roy A., b. 7 Jul 1891, Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois d. 24 Oct 1975, Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois (Age 84 years) | |
| Mother | Mayes, Mina Elvira, b. 9 Aug 1900, Wayne County, Illinois d. 9 Dec 1980, Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois (Age 80 years) | |
| Marriage | 16 Sep 1914 | Olney, Richland County, Illinois [2, 4, 5] |
| Age at Marriage | He : 23 years and 2 months - She : 14 years and 1 month. | |
| Family ID | F10835 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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