Willie Frank Green ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Florida
On March 26, 1969 Corporal Green was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Florida. ★ 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 | 275429 |
| Service ID | 53705843 |
| Name | Willie Frank Green |
| From | Riverview, Duval County, Florida |
| Birth Date | January 14, 1948 |
| Casualty Date | March 26, 1969 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Specialty | Armor Crewman |
| Unit/Group | 173rd Airborne Brigade, 16th Armor, D Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. explosive device |
| Location | South Vietnam, Phu Yen province |
| Burial | Hillsboro Memorial Cemetery, Brandon, Hillsborough County, Florida |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | Willie Frank Green is buried or memorialized at Hillsboro Memorial Cemetery, Brandon, Hillsborough County, Florida.  Willie is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 28w, Line 46. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Willie Frank Green 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. Green had the rank of Corporal. His military occupation or specialty was Armor Crewman. Service number assignment was 53705843. Attached to 173rd Airborne Brigade, 16th Armor, D Company.
He was born on January 14, 1948. According to our records Florida was his home or enlistment state and Duval county has been included within the archival record. We have Riverview listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Corporal Green experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 26, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. explosive device. Incident location: South Vietnam, Phu Yen province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Parachutist Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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• 4,419 World War II
• 626 Korean War
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• 144 Prisoners of war
• 1,457 Missing in action
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• 45 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 11 Medal of Honor recipients
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• 626 Korean War
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• 144 Prisoners of war
• 1,457 Missing in action
• 19 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 45 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 11 Medal of Honor recipients
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