Robert William Abernathy ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Maryland
On March 4, 1968 Specialist Four Abernathy was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Maryland. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 259133 |
| Service ID | 11566678 |
| Name | Robert William Abernathy |
| From | Rockville, Montgomery County, Maryland |
| Birth Date | August 11, 1947 |
| Casualty Date | March 4, 1968 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Specialist Four |
| Specialty | Armor Crewman |
| Unit/Group | 173rd Airborne Brigade, 16th Armor, D Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. multiple fragmentation wounds |
| Location | Tuy Hoa City, South Vietnam, Darlac province |
| Burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Robert William Abernathy is buried or memorialized at Arlington National Cemetery. This is a National American Cemetery administered through the Department of the Army.  Robert is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 42e, Line 59. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Robert William Abernathy was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Entered the service via Regular Military. He began his tour on August 18, 1967. Abernathy had the rank of Specialist Four. His military occupation or specialty was Armor Crewman. Service number assignment was 11566678. Attached to 173rd Airborne Brigade, 16th Armor, D Company.
He was born on August 11, 1947. According to our records Maryland was his home or enlistment state and Montgomery county has been included within the archival record. We have Rockville listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Specialist Four Abernathy experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 4, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. multiple fragmentation wounds. Incident location: Tuy Hoa City, South Vietnam, Darlac province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Parachutist Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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• 2,468 World War II
• 543 Korean War
• 1,017 Vietnam War
• 114 Prisoners of war
• 1,299 Missing in action
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• 73 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
• 2,468 World War II
• 543 Korean War
• 1,017 Vietnam War
• 114 Prisoners of war
• 1,299 Missing in action
• 7 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 73 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
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