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The WWII, Korea, Vietnam 3rd Award Combat Infantryman Badge Holders, Photos and Biographies

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263. TALLMAN, Richard F.

 

Tallman was Killed in Action in Vietnam.

 

http://www.virtualwall.org/dt/TallmanRJ01a.htm

 

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_J._Tallman

 

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Tallman as a West Point Cadet, he already was a combat veteran by this time.

 

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Tallman in 1960 with his service Bio.

 

 

And two more photos.

 

As faculty at West Point mid 1960s, and an undated photo with his two star CIB after his first tour in the RVN.

 

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And a brigde named in his memory.

 

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http://www.wayneindependent.com/article/20111114/NEWS/311149995

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264. TAYLOR, Paul

 

This could be him as a Corporal in the 38th Inf, 2nd Inf Div. No other info.

TAYLOR PAUL - US52016026 - 1951/09/26 - KY - Knox - RTD - 38th Inf Regt-2nd Inf Div

 

 

Name
Paul Taylor
Service Number
US52016026
Home State
Kentucky
Home County
Knox
Component
AUS Army of the United States - 21 Months
Troop
Infantry Division - 2nd
Troop Element
In Div Inf Regt
Unit
0038
Specialty
Light Weapons Infantryman
Rank
Corporal
Branch
Infantry
Place Casualty
North Korea Sector
Date Casualty
09/26/1951
Casualty Type
Returned to Duty FECOM (Far East Command)
Details
Seriously Wounded in Action by Missile, Returned to Duty FECOM
Disposition Date
10/12/1951
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265. TAYLOR, William W.,Jr.

 

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/washingtonpost/obituary.aspx?pid=167157955

 

TAYLOR, William W.,Jr. we found out at least was C.O. of the 1st Battalion 35th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division 1967-68, no other unit info for WWII Korea.

 

http://www.cacti35th.org/regiment/history/orlls/3bde/orll_3bd_43068_1to5.htm

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266. TEWELL, Thomas E.

 

 

In Korea 35th Infantry 25th Infantry Division, no other info.

 

Name
Thomas E Tewell

 

Service Number
RA18047860
Home State
Illinois
Home County
Douglas
Component
USA Regular Army
Troop
Infantry Division - 25th
Troop Element
In Div Inf Regt
Unit
0035
Specialty
Infantry Intelligence And Reconnaissance Chief
Rank
Sergeant First Class
Branch
Infantry
Place Casualty
South Korea
Date Casualty 09/22/1950
Casualty Type
Died Nonbattle or Separated From Army or Current Wounded or Returned to Duty
Details
Seriously Wounded in Action by Missile, Returned to Duty US
Disposition Date
01/31/1951
Disposition Evacuation
Returned To Duty
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267. THOMAS, Alfred Ernest

 

In Korea, 5th Cavalry 1st Cavalry Division, no other info.

 

Name
Alfred E Thomas
Service Number
RA36905006
Home State
Illinois
Home County
Cook
Component
USA Regular Army
Troop
1st Cavalry Division Infantry
Troop Element
Cv Div Cav Regt Inf
Unit
0005
Specialty
Light Weapons Assault Infantryman
Rank
Sergeant
Branch
Infantry
Place Casualty
South Korea
Date Casualty
09/13/1950
Casualty Type
Returned to Duty FECOM (Far East Command)
Details
Otherwise Seriously Injured in Action, Returned to Duty FECOM
Disposition Date
09/17/1950
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273. TUNE, Horace R.,Jr.

 

No Info, But Found his father I think, in WWI 5th Division.

 

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Wow his father was a DSC Winner, but why can't we find his son Jr!

 

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TUNE, HORACE R.

First Lieutenant, U.S. Army

60th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.

Date of Action: November 1, 6, & 10, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Horace R. Tune, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Clery-le-Grand, France, November 1, November 6 and November 10, 1918. On the morning of November 1, Lieutenant Tune personally led an attack against an enemy machine-gun nest, killing one of the enemy, wounding one, and taking four prisoners. On November 6, he went far in advance of his company, and with two other men, killed a sniper in a building in the village of Marvaux. On November 10, he led the remnants of his company in clearing the Bois-de-Juvigny of enemy detachments. In this action, Lieutenant Tune killed one of the enemy with a rifle and assisted in the capture of five prisoners.

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276. UPP, Raymond H.

 

 

 

In the 21st Infantry, 24th Infantry Division in Korea, no other info.
Name
Raymond H Upp
Service Number
RA37742221
Home State
Missouri
Home County
Jackson
Component
USA Regular Army
Troop
Infantry Division - 24th
Troop Element
In Div Inf Regt
Unit
0034
Specialty
Light Weapons Assault Infantryman
Rank
Sergeant First Class
Branch
Infantry
Place Casualty
South Korea
Date Casualty
07/30/50
Casualty Type
Died Nonbattle or Separated From Army or Current Wounded or Returned to Duty
Details
Seriously Wounded in Action by Missile, Separated From Army US
Disposition Date
08/18/1950
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278. VENABLE, Joseph A.

 

In WWII, 8th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division.

 

In Korea 5th RCT.

 

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Venable in the early 60s.

 

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And right before Vietnam service

 

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Venable as we know was killed in Vietnam along with Maj Gen Keith Ware when his helicopter was shot down on September 13 1968, Venable was the 1st Infantry Division Command Sergeant Major.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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281. WALLACE, Albert L.

 

Found his info in the May 1969 issue of Army Digest, Albert Lee Wallace, an African American, started out in the Transportation Corps, in France he switches to Infantry.

 

In WWII, 5th Platoon 310th Infantry 78th Infantry Division.

 

In Korea Co A 27th Infantry 25th Infantry Division.

 

In Vietnam, two tours, 1st Sergeant, 4th Battalion 39th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division company unknown, and a Sergeant Major, II Field Force Vietnam.

 

 

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Wallace in 1965 in one of the battalions of the 22nd Infantry, 4th Infantry Division Ft Lewis Washington.

 

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On that second tour in 1969.

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271. TRIMM, Johnnie M.,Jr.

 

Silver Star Medal WWII

Trimm, Johnnie B. HQ, 11th Armored Division, G.O. No. 18 (1945)

 

Can not find Korea or Vietnam info.

 

 

http://www.desototimes.com/obituaries/lieutenant-colonel-john-m-trimm/article_39c8d080-3f54-52f1-ae2b-b20ff7901743.html

That B in the Silver Star GO, should be a M, and omits the Jr.

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