Johnnie Chester Fuller ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from District of Columbia
On May 18, 1967 Staff Sergeant Fuller was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of the District of Columbia. ★ 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 | 308838 |
| Service ID | 13680158 |
| Name | Johnnie Chester Fuller |
| From | District of Columbia |
| Birth Date | December 29, 1940 |
| Casualty Date | May 18, 1967 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Specialty | Armor Crewman |
| Unit/Group | 173rd Airborne Brigade, 16th Armor, D Company |
| Casualty Type | Hostile Died of Wounds, Burns, Ground Casualty |
| Location | South Vietnam, Hua Nghia province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Johnnie is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 20e, Line 27. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Johnnie Chester Fuller 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 July 11, 1966. Fuller had the rank of Staff Sergeant. His military occupation or specialty was Armor Crewman. Service number assignment was 13680158. Attached to 173rd Airborne Brigade, 16th Armor, D Company.
He was born on December 29, 1940. According to our records District of Columbia was his home or enlistment state. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Staff Sergeant Fuller experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on May 18, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Hostile Died of Wounds, Burns, Ground Casualty. Incident location: South Vietnam, Hua Nghia 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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Honoring the men and women of District of Columbia 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.
▶ District of Columbia was home to over 1,392 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 227 World War I
• 731 World War II
• 178 Korean War
• 255 Vietnam War
• 39 Prisoners of war
• 447 Missing in action
• 5 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 17 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 4 Medal of Honor recipients
• 731 World War II
• 178 Korean War
• 255 Vietnam War
• 39 Prisoners of war
• 447 Missing in action
• 5 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 17 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 4 Medal of Honor recipients
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