American Legion
Post 48
Chesnee, SC 29323
Saturday April 27, 2024 A. L. Auxiliary Quilts of Valor
Recipients, families, & guests
Post Commander John Garner opens the event
A. L. Auxiliary President Margaret Ecklund welcomes all
John Welcomes Quilts of Valor Upstate Representative Ken
Ken tells about the origin of Quilts of Valor
Ken describes the parts of each quilt - Quilts of Valor tag
Quilt back
Quilt front
James Anthony
Byrd (Butch)
Army
1973-1980
Scout Armor Recon
Army commendation, Good Conduct,
National Def |
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Joe Cephas Wilson
Jr
Army/ National Guard
1979-2006
Truck Wheeled Mechanic
National Def, Iraq Campaign, Global
War on Terrorism |
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Stewart E Coffman
Army
1959-1963
Tank Driver
Marksman, Sharpshooter |
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Leighton Glen Bruce
Marine Corps
1972-1976
Good Conduct, National Def |
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James A Means
SC Army Reserve National Guard
1978-1993
31V20 Tactical Comm 88 M20, Motor
Transport Operator
ASR-1 ARCAM |
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Christopher Mark
Harris
Marine Corps
2005-2014
Platoon SGT Infantry
Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon,
Global War on Terr,
Afghanistan Camp, Iraq Camp |
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Clifford Watson
Sprouse
Air Force
1972-1975
Communications Repairman |
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James Kelly Hall
Marine Corps
1990-1996
Administration for
Ammunition Company
National Def, Selective Marine Corps
Reserve Medal |
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Caretha D Martin
Army
1978-1983
Administration Specialist
Overseas Service, Sharpshooter |
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Francis Merrow
Air Force
1959-1965 |
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Each recipient receives a certificate from the Quilts of Valor Foundation
These quilt bags are made of flag star fields manufactured in Gaffney, SC
The star fields did not pass quality inspection so they are donated to
the Upstate Quilts of Valor Foundation who has them made into bags
Mr Merrow is a member of Post 200 Boiling Springs
The "class of 2024"
U. S. Coast Guard CGC McCulloch, 1949
copyright A. L. Post 48 Chesnee 2024
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