Ronald Duane Golden ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Wisconsin
On August 20, 1968 Specialist Four Golden was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Wisconsin. ★ 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 | 274728 |
| Service ID | 56959597 |
| Name | Ronald Duane Golden |
| From | Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin |
| Birth Date | July 22, 1944 |
| Casualty Date | August 20, 1968 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Specialist Four |
| Specialty | Infantry Indirect Fire Crewman |
| Unit/Group | 1st Cavalry Division, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry, D Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
| Location | South Vietnam, Thua Thien province |
| Burial | Greenwood Cemetery, Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | Ronald Duane Golden is buried or memorialized at Greenwood Cemetery, Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin.  Ronald is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 47w, Line 7. |
Additional Details
Ronald Duane Golden was the son of Floyd W Golden and Ruth M Harper.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Ronald Duane Golden 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 February 16, 1968. Golden had the rank of Specialist Four. His military occupation or specialty was Infantry Indirect Fire Crewman. Service number assignment was 56959597. Attached to 1st Cavalry Division, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry, D Company.
He was born on July 22, 1944. According to our records Wisconsin was his home or enlistment state and Douglas county has been included within the archival record. We have Superior listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Specialist Four Golden experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on August 20, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. small arms fire. Incident location: South Vietnam, Thua Thien province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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• 7,901 World War II
• 879 Korean War
• 1,162 Vietnam War
• 290 Prisoners of war
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• 50 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 90 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 12 Medal of Honor recipients
• 7,901 World War II
• 879 Korean War
• 1,162 Vietnam War
• 290 Prisoners of war
• 1,862 Missing in action
• 50 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 90 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 12 Medal of Honor recipients
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