George R. Blalack

Private First Class George R. Blalack attached to the 168th Infantry, 34th Division, U.S. Army, was wounded while carrying supplies by mule train to the front line. Later dying of his injuries on Dec. 15, 1944, Blalack was buried in plot number 33, row 7, Florence American Cemetery and Memorial,

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Jimmy D. Blalack

Jimmy Dale Blalack served in Vietnam from Sept. 9, 1968 until Oct. 31, 1968. He was killed action Oct. 31, 1968. He earned the rank of corporal.  Received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, and National Defense Medal.

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Milton J. Branch

Milton J. Branch was inducted into the U.S. Army on November 23, 1943 at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. His decorations and citations include: the Purple Heart Medal; the World War II Victory Ribbon; the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with three bronze service stars; the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one bronze star and

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J. B. Bridges

J. B. Bridges began his military service October 3, 1941. Inducted at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, he traveled to Camp Croft in Spartanburg, South Carolina, for basic training and cook’s school. He spent about three years at Fort Benning, Georgia, where he attained the rank of Staff Sergeant (mess sergeant). In

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Charles L. Bridges

Charles Lanny Bridges of Bolton, joined the U. S. Army in Memphis, Tennessee on March 1, 1966. Serving as a track mechanic Tech 5, his last command was company a, troop command, U. S. Army Pacific. His awards include: the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal and the

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James L. Bringle

James L. Bringle was inducted into the U.S. Army on July 21, 1944. James was a Tipton County farmer prior to his induction. He married Annie Sue Edwards and they had a son, Elliston Leonard. James entered the service through Fort McPherson, Georgia. He was attached to Company H, 358th

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John N. Bringle

John Norris Bringle enlisted as an Apprentice Seaman in the U.S. Naval Reserve on January 26, 1944. The rating he held at separation was MOMM third class. He served satisfactorily on active duty until December 11, 1944 at the following assignments: Navy Recruiting Station, Nashville, Tennessee; Naval Training Station Bainbridge,

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Kenneth R. Bringle

Kenneth R. Bringle was drafted into the U. S. Army in September, 1965. He spent basic training at Fort Knox, Kentucky then went to Fort Huachuca, Arizona for advanced infantry training. He received orders for Vietnam in July, 1966. Sent to the 90th replacement battalion for three weeks then the

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Roy E. Bringle

Roy E. Bringle was inducted into the U.S. Army on December 5, 1950. His basic training was at Fort Riley, Kansas. He served in the 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas at a rank of E-4, light truck driver. His awards included: badges for expert (rifle), expert (carbine), safe driver

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Riley S. Bringle

Riley S. Bringle was drafted in November, 1942 at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.  He went to camp Clayborne, Louisiana for basic training.  He was sent to Ft. Sam Houston, Texas to go overseas with Company L, 349th infantry, 88th division, fifth army.  He served in North Africa during 1943, then on

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