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JAMES W BLACKMON

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JAMES WILLIE BLACKMON

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JAMES W BLACKMON

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POSTED ON 12.7.2021

POSTED BY: Donna Moore

Happy Heavenly Birthday

You will forever remain in our hearts and prayers

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POSTED ON 11.30.2021

POSTED BY: ANON

Burial Information

MSGT James Willie Blackmon is buried in the Providence Cemetery in Anderson County, SC.

"Greater love hath no man..."

HOOAH

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POSTED ON 7.12.2021

POSTED BY: john fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. It saddens me so few have left remembrances for you here...surely you deserve better. May you rest in eternal peace.

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POSTED ON 8.1.2020

POSTED BY: A Grateful Vietnam Veteran

Silver Star Medal Award (Korean War)

Master Sergeant James W. Blackmon, United States Army, is reported to have been awarded the Silver Star under the below-listed General Orders for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 3d Infantry Division in Korea. He served as an Infantry Operations And Intelligence Specialist (Instructor) and was assigned in Vietnam to ADV TEAM 18, HQ, MACV ADVISORS, MACV.
See https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/95992

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POSTED ON 3.17.2020

POSTED BY: len cowling

great soldier

sgt blackman worked for me, he was the absolute best, sharpest soldier. my pleasure to have known him. len cowling, ltc retired

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