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JAMES FREEMAN ELKIN

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POSTED ON 1.8.2023

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm Proud of Our Vietnam Veterans

Chief Warrant Officer James Freeman Elkin, Served with A Troop, 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade, United States Army Vietnam.

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POSTED ON 6.26.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Carrie Moody is touching. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever…..

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POSTED ON 6.29.2021

POSTED BY: Grateful Vietnam Veteran

Silver Star Medal Award

Chief Warrant Officer James Freeman Elkin was awarded the Silver Star Medal for his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action. He served as an Attack Helicopter Pilot and was assigned to A TRP, 3RD SQDN, 17TH CAVALRY, 1ST AVIATION BDE
See https://army.togetherweserved.com/

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POSTED ON 6.29.2021

POSTED BY: Grateful Vietnam Veteran

Distinguished Flying Cross Award

Chief Warrant Officer James Freeman Elkin was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his heroism and extraordinary achievement while engaged in aerial flight. He served as an Attack Helicopter Pilot and was assigned to A TRP, 3RD SQDN, 17TH CAVALRY, 1ST AVIATION BDE.
See https://army.togetherweserved.com/

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POSTED ON 6.29.2021

POSTED BY: Grateful Vietnam Veteran

Bronze Star Medal Award

Chief Warrant Officer James Freeman Elkin was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, with Combat Distinguishing Device V, for his exemplary gallantry in action. He was also awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Merit for his sustained meritorious service. He served as an Attack Helicopter Pilot and was assigned to A TRP, 3RD SQDN, 17TH CAVALRY, 1ST AVIATION BDE.
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