Tom Perry Acton ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Texas
On May 23, 1968 Gunnery Sergeant Acton was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. ★ He is remembered by the people of Texas. ★ 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 | 259203 |
| Service ID | 668459 |
| Name | Tom Perry Acton |
| From | Bedford, Tarrant County, Texas |
| Birth Date | September 6, 1930 |
| Casualty Date | May 23, 1968 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Gunnery Sergeant |
| Specialty | Infantry Unit Leader |
| Unit/Group | III Marine Amphibious Force, 2nd Civil Affairs Group, Cap 2 3 |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
| Location | South Vietnam, Quang Nam province |
| Burial | Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, Colleyville, Texas |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | Tom Perry Acton is buried or memorialized at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, Colleyville, Texas.  Tom is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 66e, Line 5. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Tom Perry Acton 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 Marine Corps. Entered the service via Regular Military. He began his tour on March 3, 1968. Acton had the rank of Gunnery Sergeant. His military occupation or specialty was Infantry Unit Leader. Service number assignment was 668459. Attached to III Marine Amphibious Force, 2nd Civil Affairs Group, Cap 2 3.
He was born on September 6, 1930. According to our records Texas was his home or enlistment state and Tarrant county has been included within the archival record. We have Bedford listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Acton experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on May 23, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. small arms fire. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Nam province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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