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Wilburn Larry Pritchett, 83, of Cleveland, was called to his heavenly home on Monday, May 3, 2021.
He was of the Christian faith and passed peacefully at his home of 45 years.
Larry was a Vietnam War veteran. He served his country proudly and retired from the United States Navy after 30 years of service (20 of which were active duty). He was a gunner’s mate, Missiles, First Class, at the time of retirement.
He traveled the world during his Navy career. Notable ships he served on included the USS Leahy DLG-16, Charles R. Ware DD-865, USS Bremerton CA-130 and the USS Chicago CG-11.
Pritchett, Wilburn Larry (Cleveland)
Wilburn Larry Pritchett
Wilburn Larry Pritchett, 83, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, was called to his heavenly home on Monday, May 3, 2021. He was of the Christian faith and passed peacefully at his home of forty-five years.
Larry was a Vietnam War veteran. He served his country proudly and retired from the United States Navy after 30 years of service (20 of which were active duty). He was a Gunner’s Mate Missiles First Class at the time of retirement. He traveled the world during his Navy career. Notable ships he served on included the USS LEAHY DLG-16, CHARLES R WARE DD-865, USS BREMERTON CA-130, and the USS CHICAGO CG-11. Larry received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Dominican Republic), Navy Expeditionary Medal (Cuba) for active involvement in the Cuban Missile Crisis, Combat Action Ribbon, and Meritorious Unit Commendation a
Many medals are issued by the U.S. government to members of the Armed Forces. But what do the medals mean, how are they earned, and where do they rank in terms of prominence and prestige? Stacker takes a look at military medals and what they mean.
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Military medals and what they mean
In 1787, Col. David Humphreys wrote: Few inventions could be more happily calculated to diffuse the knowledge and preserve the memory of illustrious characters and splendid events, than medals.â
The Revolutionary War colonel and aide de camp to Gen. George Washington made that statement more than a decade after the Continental Congress first instituted the tradition of issuing medals to recognize and show appreciation for distinguished military service in 1776. Nearly two-and-a-half centuries later, his words still ring true. Today, Stacker is taking a look at military medals and what they mean.
49 Military Medals and What They Mean
By Andrew Lisa, Stacker News
On 3/9/21 at 8:00 PM EST
In 1787, Col. David Humphreys wrote: Few inventions could be more happily calculated to diffuse the knowledge and preserve the memory of illustrious characters and splendid events, than medals.
The Revolutionary War colonel and aide de camp to Gen. George Washington made that statement more than a decade after the Continental Congress first instituted the tradition of issuing medals to recognize and show appreciation for distinguished military service in 1776. Nearly two-and-a-half centuries later, his words still ring true. Today, Stacker is taking a look at military medals and what they mean.
Navy veteran Jon Hitchcock has been named Februaryâs Veteran of the Month by American Legion Post 58.
Hitchcock was a supply corps officer and retired as a CDR in the U.S. Navy. He served from December 1978 until October 1997.
He served aboard the Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) as a gold crew supply officer and a number of shore commands in support of submarine and aviation maintenance programs.
He was deployed to the Indian Ocean in support of the Iranian Hostage Crisis in 1980. He also was responsible for implementing and upgrading Navy ship and Aviation squadron maintenance software.
Hitchcock was a decorated veteran earning the Submarine Supply Dolphins, Meritorious Service Medal (2), Navy Commendation Medal (2), Navy Achievement Medal (2), the Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation and Navy Expeditionary Medal.