Born August 1, 1928 and from Maryville, TN. Graduated from Everett High School in 1947. Entered the US Army October 1950. Served during Korean War (Deployed to Japan). Served in Vietnam earning Bronze Star Medal (unsure of dates). Obtained rank of Sergeant Major (E-9). Died on active duty in Germany from Acute Myocardial Infarction on December 8, 1972, age 44.

Note: James served in Vietnam and died on active duty in Germany during the Vietnam Era. Vietnam War era ended on May 7, 1975. Buried at Clarks Grove Cemetery in Blount County.

Sergeant Major James Hugh Dunlap (Aug 1, 1928- Dec 8 , 1972)

His Parents were…
Harvey Lillard Dunlap—Jessie Leota (Crisp) Dunlap

His Sisters …
Helen Imogene ( Dunlap) Lawson
Mary Frances ( Dunlap) Marshall
Ruth Lee ( Dunlap) Barham

He was Married to
Ivinell ( Donahoo) Dunlap

Their Children are.
James Phillip Dunlap
Shellia Kay ( Dunlap) Nash
Ronald Dale Dunlap
Paula Jean Dunlap

Grandfather to..
Stacey Jannell Eidson
Casey Bruce Eidson
Jeremy Scott Nash

Great Grandfather to…
Jillian Valerie Eidson

Uncle to..
Phyllis Diane ( Marshall ) Anderson
Gary Olin Marshall
Deborah Lynn ( Barham ) Harmon
Connie Ruth ( Barham ) Parris
Anga Lea ( Barham ) Jarnagin

  • Rank: Sergeant Major
  • Date of birth:
  • 1 August 1928
  • Date of death: 8 December 1972
  • County: Blount
  • Hometown: Maryville
  • Service Branch: Army
  • Conflict: Vietnam
  • Awards: Bronze Star
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Clarks Grove Cemetery, Blount County
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar XVII, Top Panel
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