Silver Star – Keeper Of The Flame

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November 14, 2023 Published by Randy Murray

Perry E. Coy

11/8/1924 – 10/14/2013
Branch: Army
Rank: Staff Sgt.
Outfit: 90th Division
Service Dates: 1944 – 1945
County: Cole
Conflicts/Significant Events: World War II, 2nd wave at Normandy on D-Day, later served under General Patton at The Battle of The Bulge, Including Bastogne. Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart w/ 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
Story uploaded: Saturday, December 13, 2008 / updated: Tuesday, November 14, 2023

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May 26, 2023 Published by Randy Murray

Charles “Charlie” Palek

3/9/1949 – 4/26/2016
Branch: Army
Rank: E5
Outfit: 9th
Service Dates: 1967 – 1970

3 Purple Hearts, A Silver Star, A Bronze Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Combat Infantry Badge, 7 Air Medals and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. He was a Gunner and Scout Helicopter Cambodia Wrote the Book “Tattletale”
Story uploaded: Friday, August 14, 2009 / Updated: Friday, May 26, 2023