Eddie Duane Acuff ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Texas
On June 23, 1969 Specialist Four Acuff was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ 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 | 259204 |
| Service ID | 54722180 |
| Name | Eddie Duane Acuff |
| From | San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas |
| Birth Date | September 12, 1948 |
| Casualty Date | June 23, 1969 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Specialist Four |
| Specialty | Artillery Surveyor |
| Unit/Group | 52nd Artillery Group, 3rd Battalion, 6th Artillery, HHD |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. multiple fragmentation wounds |
| Location | South Vietnam, Kontum province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Eddie is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 22w, Line 15. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Eddie Duane Acuff 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 February 25, 1969. Acuff had the rank of Specialist Four. His military occupation or specialty was Artillery Surveyor. Service number assignment was 54722180. Attached to 52nd Artillery Group, 3rd Battalion, 6th Artillery, HHD.
He was born on September 12, 1948. According to our records Texas was his home or enlistment state and Bexar county has been included within the archival record. We have San Antonio listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Specialist Four Acuff experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 23, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. multiple fragmentation wounds. Incident location: South Vietnam, Kontum province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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