Francis Ray Addis ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Pennsylvania
On June 19, 1970 Specialist Four Addis was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Pennsylvania. ★ 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 | 259321 |
| Service ID | 208382237 |
| Name | Francis Ray Addis |
| From | Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania |
| Birth Date | June 3, 1949 |
| Casualty Date | June 19, 1970 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Specialist Four |
| Specialty | Armor Intelligence Specialist |
| Unit/Group | 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, 1st Squadron, 11th Cavalry, A Troop |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
| Location | Cambodia, Quang Tri province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Francis is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 09w, Line 67. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Francis Ray Addis was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He was drafted into the Army. Entered the service via Selective Service. He began his tour on September 8, 1969. Addis had the rank of Specialist Four. His military occupation or specialty was Armor Intelligence Specialist. Service number assignment was 208382237. Attached to 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, 1st Squadron, 11th Cavalry, A Troop.
He was born on June 3, 1949. According to our records Pennsylvania was his home or enlistment state and Fayette county has been included within the archival record. We have Connellsville listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Specialist Four Addis experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 19, 1970. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. small arms fire. Incident location: Cambodia, Quang Tri province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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• 6,364 Missing in action
• 76 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 528 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 36 Medal of Honor recipients
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