Helder Arthur C Da Silva ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from New Jersey
On February 7, 1966 Specialist Four Da Silva was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of New Jersey. ★ 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 | 268681 |
Service ID | 036285328 |
Name | Helder Arthur C Da Silva |
From | Belleville, Essex County, New Jersey |
Birth Date | January 28, 1942 |
Casualty Date | February 7, 1966 |
War | Vietnam War |
Service Branch | Army |
Rank | Specialist Four |
Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
Unit/Group | 1st Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry, C Company |
Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. multiple fragmentation wounds |
Location | South Vietnam, Quang Tri province |
Burial | Mount Olivet Cemetery, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey |
Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Remembered | Helder Arthur C Da Silva is buried or memorialized at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. Helder is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 05e, Line 16. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Helder Arthur C Da Silva 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 12, 1965. Da Silva had the rank of Specialist Four. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 036285328. Attached to 1st Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry, C Company.
He was born on January 28, 1942. According to our records New Jersey was his home or enlistment state and Essex county has been included within the archival record. We have Belleville listed as his city.
During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Specialist Four Da Silva experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on February 7, 1966. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. multiple fragmentation wounds. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Tri province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Purple Heart
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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