Charlie Will Farmer Jr ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Georgia
On June 11, 1969 Staff Sergeant Farmer was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Georgia. ★ 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 | 271988 |
| Service ID | 53455458 |
| Name | Charlie Will Farmer Jr |
| From | La Grange, Troup County, Georgia |
| Birth Date | September 20, 1947 |
| Casualty Date | June 11, 1969 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Unit/Group | 173rd Airborne Brigade, 16th Armor, D Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. burns |
| Location | South Vietnam, Phu Yen province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Charlie is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 22w, Line 22. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Charlie Will Farmer Jr 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 January 20, 1969. Farmer had the rank of Staff Sergeant. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 53455458. Attached to 173rd Airborne Brigade, 16th Armor, D Company.
He was born on September 20, 1947. According to our records Georgia was his home or enlistment state and Troup county has been included within the archival record. We have La Grange listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Staff Sergeant Farmer experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 11, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. burns. Incident location: South Vietnam, Phu Yen province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Purple Heart
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ Parachutist Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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• 6,513 World War II
• 783 Korean War
• 1,585 Vietnam War
• 173 Prisoners of war
• 1,611 Missing in action
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• 84 D-Day Normandy casualties
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• 783 Korean War
• 1,585 Vietnam War
• 173 Prisoners of war
• 1,611 Missing in action
• 19 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 84 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 10 Medal of Honor recipients
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