Elwood Charles Sovey Jr. - Vietnam |
October 14, 1945 - May 4, 1967
on the wall
Panel 19E Line 040 U.S. Navy
Hospital Corpsman 3C
H95 Co, 1st Bn, III MAF Memorial Plaque
| Awards & Decorations  
  
- Purple Heart
- National Defense Service Medal
- Vietnam Service Medal
- Vietnam Campaign Medal
- Vietnam Military Merit Medal
- Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/ Palm
Grave Marker
St. Charles Cemetery
Newport, MI |
Purple Heart
The Purple Heart is awarded for being wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the United States or as a result of an act of any such enemy or opposing armed forces.
National Defense Service Medal
The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for military service during periods of national emergency.
Vietnam Service Medal
The Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the United States Armed Forces serving in Vietnam and contiguous waters or airspace thereover. Members of the Armed Forces of the United States in Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia, or the airspace thereover, during eligible periods and serving in direct support of operations in Vietnam.
Vietnam Campaign Medal
The Vietnam Campaign Medal is awarded by the Republic of Vietnam, (also known as South Vietnam), to any member of the United States, Australian, New Zealand and allied military forces serving six months or more in support of Republic of Vietnam military operations.
Vietnam Military Merit Medal
The Vietnam Military Merit Medal is awarded by the Republic of Vietnam, (also known as South Vietnam), to soldiers who had performed extreme acts of bravery or had given their lives in armed combat with enemy forces of Vietnam.
Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/ Palm
The Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/ Palm is awarded by the Republic of Vietnam, (also known as South Vietnam), to soldiers accomplishing deeds of valor or displaying heroic conduct while fighting an enemy force.
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