Genealogies from Clay, Effingham, Richland, and Wayne Counties in Illinois
1904 - 1974 (69 years)| Name | Skelton, Theodore Haven 'Ted' | |
| Birth | 21 Jul 1904 | Clay County, Illinois  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] |
| Gender | Male | |
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1940 Census, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois, page 11a 1940 United States Federal Census, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois, (District 13-3) (Village), image 22, page 11a The writing in the 1940 Federal census for Clay City, Illinois is sometimes difficult to read. Ancestry.com has attempted to index this census, but there are many transcription errors. |
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1940 Census, Clay City Township, Clay County, Illinois, page 01b 1940 United States Federal Census, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois, (District 13-4) (Township), image 02, page 01b The writing in the 1940 Federal census for Clay City, Illinois is sometimes difficult to read. Ancestry.com has attempted to index this census, but there are many transcription errors. Census taker's notes: "Information for… |
| Reference Number | SKEL.T001 | |
| _FGRAVE | 26393951 | |
| Funeral | Cardascio-Easley Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois [1] |
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| Military Service | World War II, Carpenter's Mate First Class, United States Navy [6, 7] | |
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American Campaign Medal, United States |
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Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, United States Armed Forces |
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Asiatic-Pacific Theater, World War II |
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Camp Peary, Williamsburg, Virginia |
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Good Conduct Medal, United States Armed Forces |
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Naval Station Great Lakes, North Chicago, Illinois |
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Seabee, United States Navy |
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Seabees in World War II |
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United States Navy |
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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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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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World War II Honoree, Skelton, Theodore Haven (1904-1974)
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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, Theodore Haven 'Ted' Skelton (1904-1974) Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray |
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American Campaign Medal, United States Armed Forces |
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Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, United States Armed Forces |
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Good Conduct Medal, United States Navy |
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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 22 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 | 31 Jan 1974 | Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois [1, 2] |
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| Burial | Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois [1, 2] |
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Headstone, Skelton, Theodore H. and Amy |
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| Person ID | I24978 | Carl Wayne Gray Research |
| Last Modified | 23 May 2023 | |
| Father | Skelton, Oscar, b. 15 May 1870, Clay County, Illinois d. 25 Apr 1934, Clay City Township, Clay County, Illinois (Age 63 years) | |
| Mother | Clawson, Laura, b. 1875, Illinois d. 15 Feb 1954 (Age 79 years) | |
| Marriage | Y [5, 8, 9] | |
| Family ID | F8160 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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