Golsby Kimbrough Jr ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Pennsylvania
On July 6, 1969 Sergeant Kimbrough was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Pennsylvania. ★ 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 | 282143 |
| Service ID | 193402447 |
| Name | Golsby Kimbrough Jr |
| From | Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania |
| Birth Date | May 7, 1949 |
| Casualty Date | July 6, 1969 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit/Group | 173rd Airborne Brigade, 16th Armor, D Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action |
| Location | South Vietnam, Phu Yen province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Golsby is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 21w, Line 70. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Golsby Kimbrough Jr was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Entered the service via Regular Military. He began his tour on February 29, 1968. Kimbrough had the rank of Sergeant. Service number assignment was 193402447. Attached to 173rd Airborne Brigade, 16th Armor, D Company.
He was born on May 7, 1949. According to our records Pennsylvania was his home or enlistment state and Philadelphia county has been included within the archival record. We have Philadelphia listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Sergeant Kimbrough experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on July 6, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action. 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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• 2,414 Korean War
• 3,158 Vietnam War
• 462 Prisoners of war
• 6,359 Missing in action
• 76 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 528 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 36 Medal of Honor recipients
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