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Blaker, William Edward, Jr. National Defense Service Medal w/Bronze Star
China Service Medal
Korean Service Medal
Viet Nam Service Medal
Combat Action Medal
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Navy Occupation Service Medal
Fourth Good Conduct Medal
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Smith, James
A graduate of Boone County High School and went on to serve 2 years in Vietnam as a Seabee. He later served in the Air Force Reserve from 1975-1993.
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Stephens, Marvin Gene
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Secress, Harlan
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Roden, George Columbus, Jr.
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O'Banion, James Russell James O'Banion was a 1967 graduate of Boone County High School. He was described by his Captain as an "exemplary soldier." He was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and a Purple Heart. His father James H. O' Banion spearheaded the effort for a Vietnam Veterans Memorial plaque in Boone County in 1974.
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Moore, Gary Leslie
According to his military records, Moore was a Baptist.
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Malapelli, John Wayne
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Lyons, Montague
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Kramer, Arthur Theodore, Jr.
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Champlin, John Robert John Robert Champlin was born in Bullittsville, Boone County, Ky., on July 1, 1928. He was one of nine children born to William and Ila Hodges Champlin. He attended Constance School, and married Audrey Smith. He enlisted in the Army in 1948, serving in Germany and Korea during his early military career.
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Barlow, Edward Arnold
According to his military records, Barlow was a Missouri Synod Lutheran.
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Fleek, Charles C. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. The award citation reads: "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sgt. Fleek distinguished himself while serving as a squad leader in Company C, during an ambush operation. Sgt. Fleek's unit was deployed in ambush locations when a large enemy force approached the position. Suddenly, the leading enemy element, sensing the ambush, halted and started to withdraw. Reacting instantly, Sgt. Fleek opened fire and directed the effective fire of his men upon the numerically superior enemy force. During the fierce battle that followed, an enemy soldier threw a grenade into the squad position. Realizing that his men had not seen the grenade, Sgt. Fleek, although in a position to seek cover, shouted a warning to his comrades and threw himself onto the grenade, absorbing its blast. His gallant action undoubtedly saved the lives or prevented the injury of at least 8 of his fellow soldiers. Sgt. Fleek's gallantry and willing self-sacrifice were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit on himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army."