Jimmy York

JIMMY YORK

Jimmy York was on our May 68 Roster. He was also on our "Roster Number 5" dated 5 April 1969. I included him on our Avenger list in lieu of the Originals. He presently lives in Waldolf, MD.

SGT Jimmy C. York and SP4 Kenneth Cooley

Medals and Awards

Bronze Star Medal
Air Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Ribbon
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Unit Citations

Bronze Star - awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in connection with military
operations against a hostile force. (HQ, 101st Airborne Division, Special Orders Number 123; 7 January 1969

Air Medal - earned the Air Medal for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Republic of Vietnam. (HQ, 101st Airborne Division; Special Order Number 7864; 29 June 1969)

PHOTOS

Week of the Eagle, Fort Campbell 2002
Against Wall - Left to Right: Bender - York - Douberly - Whittaker - Turnley - Quash - Cunningham
Out Front - Left to Right: Connell - Brander - Sherby

Soldiers waiting to be medivac'd. October 23, 1968
Far right is York, other soldiers unknown.