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Post by Roy Hankinson on Oct 23, 2022 9:37:59 GMT -5
OSCS(SW) Michael Thomas Ellis, Jr. started his 22-year Career in the United States Navy in December 1963. After successfully completing boot camp and Operational Specialist “A” school he reported aboard his first Command, the USS Speigel Grove LSD-32. His last Command was at FCTCLANT Dam Neck Va. where he retired from in January 1985. During his career he earned the following awards; National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Action Medal, Navy Achievement Medal (3 awards), Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal, Navy “E” Ribbon, Navy Good Conduct Medal (5 awards), Navy Master Training Specialist Certification.
Senior Chief Ellis was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and was a post Commander of the American Legion Post 126 in Hertford, NC.
Stage 1200 October 26, 2022 Twiford Funeral Homes 405 East Church Street Elizabeth City, NC 27909
We will Brief at 1215 and set the Flag Line for the arrival of Family and Friends as they arrive for his Celebration of Life at the Funeral Home. Full Military Honors are scheduled to be rendered by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard. We will Stand Tall with Honor and Show Respect for his Service during the Military Honors.
RCIC Bill “WildBill” Hale 252-333-6075
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