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<p>Frank Yee (75) who succumbed to injuries sustained in a fire on July 4, 2023 at 42 Mulberry Street will get military honor guard and US Flag. </p>
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<p>Working on a hunch and limited information I decided to submit several FOIA requests to check if Frank had served in the US military.  It took several days before I received a call back from the national archives officer who confirmed Frank's service and agreed to send me a partial service record. </p>
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<p>When I received the email, I was elated to see Frank had served his country during the Vietnam conflict with distinction and earned 6 medals in his 35-month enlistment. </p>
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<p>Among the medals earned were ::</p>
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<p>Bronze Star Medal</p>
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<p>Army Commendation Medal</p>
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<p>Vietnam Campaign Medal</p>
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<p>Vietnam Service Medal</p>
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<p>National Defense medal </p>
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<p>Good Conduct Medal</p>
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<p>The cause of my excitement was Frank could now be interred with others who served in a National Military Cemetery.  Armed with this new information i called the National scheduling office and explained the situation to a scheduler who went beyond the call and found Frank's discharge papers and advised me he was indeed eligible for Military services and honors.  I then inquired about nearby options and was given Calverton National Cemetery on Long Island.   </p>
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<p>Pressed for time because Frank's funeral had already been scheduled for Thursday July 20.  I contacted the Ng Fook funeral home and provided the number to request burial at Calverton.  The request was granted and Frank Yee will lay in eternal peace alongside others who proudly served. </p>
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<p>Frank had never mentioned his military service but that was his choice.  I hope to fill in more blanks as I receive his full military record in the future. </p>
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