Thomas Alan Ackerman ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from New Jersey
On September 4, 1968 Sergeant Ackerman was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of New Jersey. ★ 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 | 259190 |
| Service ID | 51979525 |
| Name | Thomas Alan Ackerman |
| From | North Haledon, Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Birth Date | October 26, 1947 |
| Casualty Date | September 4, 1968 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Unit/Group | 4th Infantry Division, 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry, B Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
| Location | Hill 851, South Vietnam, Kontum province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Thomas is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 45w, Line 35. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Thomas Alan Ackerman 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 10, 1968. Ackerman had the rank of Sergeant. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 51979525. Attached to 4th Infantry Division, 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry, B Company.
He was born on October 26, 1947. According to our records New Jersey was his home or enlistment state and Passaic county has been included within the archival record. We have North Haledon listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Sergeant Ackerman experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on September 4, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. small arms fire. Incident location: Hill 851, South Vietnam, Kontum province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ 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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• 853 Korean War
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• 2,910 Missing in action
• 30 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 206 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 19 Medal of Honor recipients
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