Gary Louis Waguespack ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Louisiana
On July 12, 1967 Private First Class Waguespack was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Louisiana. ★ 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 | 303586 |
| Service ID | 54606882 |
| Name | Gary Louis Waguespack |
| From | New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana |
| Birth Date | February 13, 1947 |
| Casualty Date | July 12, 1967 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Unit/Group | 4th Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry, B Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
| Location | Ia Drang Valley SW of Duc Co, South Vietnam, Pleiku province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Silver Star
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Gary is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 23e, Line 65. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Gary Louis Waguespack 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 May 9, 1967. Waguespack had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 54606882. Attached to 4th Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry, B Company.
He was born on February 13, 1947. According to our records Louisiana was his home or enlistment state and Orleans parish has been included within the archival record. We have New Orleans listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Private First Class Waguespack experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on July 12, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. small arms fire. Incident location: Ia Drang Valley SW of Duc Co, South Vietnam, Pleiku province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Silver Star
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Purple Heart
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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Honoring the men and women of Louisiana who gave their all for their country. May their example of courage and sacrifice be our guide. To be strong and responsible in our lives as citizens of the world. Through honest daily actions, we honor them.
▼ Louisiana was home to over 7,443 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 920 World War I
• 5,008 World War II
• 628 Korean War
• 887 Vietnam War
• 155 Prisoners of war
• 1,519 Missing in action
• 48 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 61 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 5 Medal of Honor recipients
• 5,008 World War II
• 628 Korean War
• 887 Vietnam War
• 155 Prisoners of war
• 1,519 Missing in action
• 48 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 61 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 5 Medal of Honor recipients
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