Terrence William Achor ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from California
On March 4, 1968 Private First Class Achor was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of California. ★ 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 | 308489 |
| Service ID | 56703623 |
| Name | Terrence William Achor |
| From | Whittier, Los Angeles County, California |
| Birth Date | July 19, 1947 |
| Casualty Date | March 4, 1968 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Specialty | Field Communication Electronics Equipment Mechanic |
| Unit/Group | 173rd Airborne Brigade, 16th Armor, D Company |
| Casualty Type | Hostile Died of Wounds, Gun Small Arms Fire, Ground Casualty |
| Location | South Vietnam, Phu Yen province, Tuy Hoa City |
| Burial | Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | Terrence William Achor is buried or memorialized at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California.  Terrence is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 42e, Line 60. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Terrence William Achor 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 November 8, 1967. Achor had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Field Communication Electronics Equipment Mechanic. Service number assignment was 56703623. Attached to 173rd Airborne Brigade, 16th Armor, D Company.
He was born on July 19, 1947. According to our records California was his home or enlistment state and Los Angeles county has been included within the archival record. We have Whittier listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Private First Class Achor experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 4, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Hostile Died of Wounds, Gun Small Arms Fire, Ground Casualty. Incident location: South Vietnam, Phu Yen province, Tuy Hoa City. |
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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• 19,843 World War II
• 2,648 Korean War
• 5,575 Vietnam War
• 628 Prisoners of war
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• 330 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 155 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 40 Medal of Honor recipients
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• 2,648 Korean War
• 5,575 Vietnam War
• 628 Prisoners of war
• 7,015 Missing in action
• 330 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 155 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 40 Medal of Honor recipients
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