Michael David Dawson ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Tennessee
On June 17, 1969 Lance Corporal Dawson was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. ★ He is remembered by the people of Tennessee. ★ 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 | 269296 |
| Service ID | 2478012 |
| Name | Michael David Dawson |
| From | Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee |
| Birth Date | July 9, 1948 |
| Casualty Date | June 17, 1969 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Lance Corporal |
| Specialty | Rifleman |
| Unit/Group | 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, M Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. explosive device |
| Location | Leatherneck Square SW of Gia Linh, South Vietnam, Quang Tri province |
| Burial | Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | Michael David Dawson is buried or memorialized at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.  Michael is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 22w, Line 64. |
Additional Details
Michael David Dawson graduated in 1966 from West High School in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was the son of Hazel Omega Irwin Dawson. Michael was drafted and chose to serve in the US Marines Corps. He began his tour of duty in South Vietnam on November 24, 1968. He was killed in action just over half way through his tour.Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Michael David Dawson was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He was drafted into the Marine Corps. Entered the service via Selective Service. He began his tour on November 24, 1968. Dawson had the rank of Lance Corporal. His military occupation or specialty was Rifleman. Service number assignment was 2478012. Attached to 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, M Company. He was born on July 9, 1948. According to our records Tennessee was his home or enlistment state and Knox county has been included within the archival record. We have Knoxville listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Dawson experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 17, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. explosive device. Incident location: Leatherneck Square SW of Gia Linh, South Vietnam, Quang Tri province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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• 7,527 World War II
• 906 Korean War
• 1,295 Vietnam War
• 178 Prisoners of war
• 1,658 Missing in action
• 42 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 89 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
• 7,527 World War II
• 906 Korean War
• 1,295 Vietnam War
• 178 Prisoners of war
• 1,658 Missing in action
• 42 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 89 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
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